The old French fabliaux : essays on comedy and context / edited by Kristin L. Burr, John F. Moran, and Norris J. Lacy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Burr, Kristin L.

Moran, John F., 1966-

Lacy, Norris J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fabliaux--History and criticism.

Fabliaux.

French poetry--To 1500--History and criticism.

French poetry.

Humorous poetry, French--History and criticism.

Humorous poetry, French.

Physical Description:

vi, 194 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2007]

Summary:

This collection of 13 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. Topics covered include: The frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism; the use of comedic rhyme; and the common "virgin miracle" tale. Throughout, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales original comedic content and appeal.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786432905

078643290X

OCLC:

156823169