The Troubadours

by H J Chaytor

Overview

THE TROUBADOURS

BY H.J. CHAYTOR

An introduction to the world of the courtly love poets, troubadours and trouvères of the Middle Ages. Chapters include the theory and techniques of the troubadours, the historical context of the troubadours, the Crusades, and the influence of the courtly love poetry tradition in countries such as Spain, Italy, England and Germany.

There are studies of (and quotations from) many of the famous troubadours, including: Bertran d Born, Arnaut Daniel, Giraut de Bornhel, Bernard de Ventadour, Raimbaut d'Aurenga, and Peire d'Auvergne.

Includes illustrations and bibliography. with a full colour cover.

148 pages. www.crmoon.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861716620
Publisher:	Crescent Moon Publishing
Publication date:	11/12/2018
Series:	European Writers
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.32(d)

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

PREFACE 15

I. INTRODUCTORY 17

II. THE THEORY OF COURTLY LOVE 26

III. TECHNIQUE 33

IV. THE EARLY TROUBADOURS 48

V. THE CLASSICAL PERIOD 58

VI. THE ALBIGEOIS CRUSADE 74

VII. THE TROUBADOURS IN ITALY 88

VIII. THE TROUBADOURS IN SPAIN 98

IX. PROVENCAL INFLUENCE IN GERMANY, FRANCE, AND ENGLAND 110

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND NOTES 132