The Medieval Lyric by Peter Dronke

The Medieval Lyric by Peter Dronke

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Provides an introduction to the medieval lyric during the period 850-1300, which includes a preface and substantial bibliographical indications. This work analyses one of the major lyrical genres and centres on critical discussion of lyrics, with generous quotation of texts and translations.

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The Medieval Lyric by Peter Dronke

This highly acclaimed introduction to the medieval lyric during the period 850-1300 is now reissued in a third edition, which includes a new preface and substantial new bibliographical indications. After an introductory discussion of the performers and performance of lyrics in the middle ages, each chapter analyses one of the major lyrical genres and centres on close critical discussion of outstanding lyrics, with generous quotation of texts and translations. While the rise of religious lyric and the transformations of love-lyric receive the fullest treatment, there are also chapters on women's songs, on the 'alba', on dance-songs, and on lyrics of realism'.
A rich, closely packed book* THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *
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ISBN 13 9780859914840
ISBN 10 0859914844
Title The Medieval Lyric
Author Peter Dronke
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Year published 1968-01-01
Number of pages 302
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.