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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsOther titles in the Records of Civilization: Sources & Studies series:The Art of Courtly Loveby Andreas Capellanus
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:After becoming popularized by the troubadours of southern France in the twelfth century, the social system of "courtly love" soon spread. Evidence of the influence of courtly love in the culture and literature of most of Western Europe spans centuries. This unabridged edition of The Art of Courtly Love codifies life at Queen Eleanor's court at Poitiers between 1170 and 1174 into "one of those capital works which reflect the thought of a great epoch, which may explain the secret of a civilization." This translation of a work that may be viewed as didactic, mocking, or merely descriptive, preserves the attitudes and practices that were the foundation of a long and significant tradition in English literature. Synopsis:The social system of ‘ courtly love soon spread after becoming popularized by the troubadours of southern France in the twelfth century. This book codifies life at Queen Eleanors court at Poitiers between 1170 and 1174 into "one of those capital works which reflect the thought of a great epoch, which explain the secret of a civilization." Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-218) About the AuthorAndreas Capellanus (André the Chaplain) wrote The Art of Courtly Love at the request of the Countess Marie of Troyes, daughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine. The book is believed to have been intended to portray conditions at Queen Eleanor's court at Poitiers between 1170 and 1174, but Capellanus wrote it most likely several years later. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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