Troubadour Poems from the South of France

by William D. Paden

Modern English translations of a wide selection of troubadour poems.

The poetry of the troubadours was famous throughout the middle ages, but the difficulty and diversity of the original languages have been obstacles to its appreciation by a wider audience. This collection aims to redress the situation, presenting English verse translations in contemporary idiom and a highly readable form. It includes some 125 poems, with a strong representation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843844087
• ISBN13: 9781843844082
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"