Livre d'amours, auquel est relatee la grant amour et façon par laquelle Pamphille peut jouir de Galathee et le moyen qu'en fist la maquerelle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Livre d'amours, auquel est relatee la grant amour et façon par laquelle Pamphille peut jouyr de Galathee et le moyen qu'en fist la maquerelle" is a medieval romance written in the 14th century. This narrative explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of romantic relationships through the character of Pamphille, who is deeply enamored with Galathee. The narrative unfolds with Pamphille's literary laments and the dynamics of his quest to win her affections. The opening portion introduces the backdrop of Pamphille's love struggles, highlighting his intense emotions and inner conflicts as he grapples with his unspoken affection for Galathee. It also reveals Pamphille's consultations with Venus, the goddess of love, as he seeks guidance and inspiration in navigating his romantic pursuits. The text is rich in lyrical expression, showcasing the interplay of desire and hesitation, while the character's devotion is juxtaposed with the social expectations and challenges of courtship during the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 1.6 (Professional level). Extremely difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-06-26