Poetry and Music in Medieval France: From Jean Renart to Guillaume de Machaut (Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Poetry and Music in Medieval France: From Jean Renart to Guillaume de Machaut (Cambridge Studies in Medieval Literature) Book

In Poetry and Music in Medieval France Ardis Butterfield examines the relationship between poetry and music in medieval France. It begins with the moment when French song was first set into writing in the early thirteenth century, and describes the wide range of contexts in which secular songs were quoted ad copied, including narrative romances, satires and love poems. In this way, Butterfield sheds new light on the development of song and narrative genres. The volume is well illustrated to demonstrate the rich visual culture of medieval French writing.Read More

from£N/A | RRP: £24.99
* Excludes Voucher Code Discount Also available Used from £N/A
  • Product Description

    Ardis Butterfield examines the relationship between the poetry and music of medieval France. Beginning when French song was first set into writing in the early thirteenth century, Butterfield describes the wide range of contexts in which secular songs were quoted and copied. Including narrative romances, satires and love poems, the book reveals the development of French song and narrative genres during a significant period of history.

  • 0521100925
  • 9780521100922
  • Ardis Butterfield
  • 5 February 2009
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 400
  • 1
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. If you click through any of the links below and make a purchase we may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Click here to learn more.

Would you like your name to appear with the review?

We will post your book review within a day or so as long as it meets our guidelines and terms and conditions. All reviews submitted become the licensed property of www.find-book.co.uk as written in our terms and conditions. None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.

All form fields are required.