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A new history of medieval French literature / Jacqueline Cerquiglini-Toulet ; transleated by Sara Preisig.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cerquiglini-Toulet, Jacqueline.
- Series:
- Rethinking theory (Baltimore, Md.)
- Rethinking theory
- Language:
- English
- French
- Subjects (All):
- French literature--To 1500--History and criticism.
- French literature.
- Physical Description:
- 165 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
- Summary:
- In a lucid English translation, Cerquiglini-Toulet's (French and comparative literature, U. of Paris-Sorbonne) extended essay on medieval French writing, writers, and readers offers refreshing insight into the way writing was understood in medieval France, noting the various genres and languages used. A wealth of works are cited, readily conveying the richness of the field, as various authors and works are mentioned in the context of the larger discussion of how writing was seen and appreciated. All quotations are given in both English and the original text. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Notes:
- Translated from the French.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 9781421403038
- 142140303X
- OCLC:
- 709407839
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