The romance of Flamenca
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Author
Contributions
- Blodgett, E. D. - Contributor
Publication
1995 - Garland Pub., New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
110,750 words, Guess
Page Count
443 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1280319M
- ISBN-100824051696
- OCLC Control Number880453419
- OCLC Control Number32236143
- Library of Congress Control Number95012161
and 2 more
- LibraryThing3640057
- Goodreads3688454
Classifications
- DDC849/.12
- LCCPC3328.F5 A21 1995
- LCCPC3328.F5A21 1995
and 1 more
- LCCCB351 .R663 1995eb
Description
"Variously described as a comedy of manners, a psychological romance, and a type of fabliau, the 13th-century narrative Flamenca is the best medieval romance written in Occitan. Its uniqueness springs from qualities that anticipate the preoccupations of modern-day narrative. Not content with being a love story fraught with risk and intrigue, the poem is layered with responses to the troubadour tradition of love and poetry, as well as the Bible and the classics. Though among the most bookish of romances, its tone is invariably ironic, comic, and satirical. This playfulness may be measured by the variety and vehemence of critical response to the poem. Is it a vindication of the troubadour ideal, a mockery of the Church, a satire on jealous husbands, or an undermining of the ideals that romance is said to inscribe? Or is it all of these elements held in suspense? The introduction confronts these questions."--provided by publisher.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Garland library of medieval literature ;
- v. 101A
Other Editions
- The romance of Flamenca
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