Lynn T. Ramey 
Introduction to Jean Bodel [PDF ebook] 

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Bringing the work of a highly influentialmedieval French writer to English-speaking audiences for the first time Thisbook explores the life and works of Jean Bodel, an influential author who livedin twelfth-century Arras, France. A versatile poet, playwright, and epic writerwho established new genres such as fabliauxand the mystery play, Bodel remains relatively unknown to Anglophone audiences.Lynn Rameyoffers translations and summaries of works never published before in Englishwhile delving into Bodels historical and cultural context.Aftera brief introduction to the poet, Ramey highlights the stimulating andcosmopolitan environment of Arras, considering the influence of the Crusadesand social movements in shaping Bodels works. Next, Ramey provides anextensive survey of all of Bodels known writing across his prolific career bygenre, from his most well-known work, The Play of Saint Nicholas (Le Jeu desaint Nicolas), to his final piece, Farewell(Les Congs), which offers importantinsight into his diagnosis of leprosy toward the end of his life. Rameytranslates several pieces including pastourelles, fabliaux, and selections fromthe Song of the Saxons (Chanson des Saisnes). The book also includesinformation on Bodels sources, a chronology, and a glossary.Withmuch of the existing scholarship on Bodel only available in French, this bookbridges a gap in knowledge of the poet and serves as a useful resource for bothstudents and specialists. An Introductionto Jean Bodel allows a broader audience to engage with the writerswide-ranging work and contributions to literary history.Avolume in the series New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions, edited by R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh

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Bahasa Inggeris ● Format PDF ● Halaman-halaman 210 ● ISBN 9780813070773 ● Penerbit University Press of Florida ● Diterbitkan 2024 ● Muat turun 3 kali ● Mata wang EUR ● ID 9429492 ● Salin perlindungan Adobe DRM
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