Retelling the Tale: An Introduction to Medieval French Literature

by Simon Gaunt

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The function of literature and words changes dramatically over the centuries, particularly when dealing with medieval literature. The most common misconception among students and dated textbooks is that medieval French literature is merely a 'recording' of an oral tradition. In this book Simon Gaunt draws a picture of medieval literature, showing that medieval writers were in fact very aware that they were retelling tales in a new medium.
  • ISBN10 0715629255
  • ISBN13 9780715629253
  • Publish Date 26 July 2001
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Imprint Bristol Classical Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 162
  • Language English