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Le Roman de la rose, par Guillaume de Lorris et Jean de Meung. Éd. accompagnée d'une traduction en vers, précédée d'une introd., notices historiques e

Le Roman de la rose, par Guillaume de Lorris et Jean de Meung. Éd. accompagnée d'une traduction en vers, précédée d'une introd., notices historiques e

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1179658817
ISBN13: 9781179658810
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 6 2011
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French

Le Roman de la rose, by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, is a seminal work of medieval French literature. This edition, edited by Pierre Marteau, includes a verse translation alongside the original text, making it accessible to modern readers while preserving the beauty of the Old French. The book features an extensive introduction, historical and critical notes, and a comprehensive glossary, providing valuable context for understanding this allegorical romance.

Le Roman de la rose explores themes of courtly love, desire, and the human condition through a dream vision filled with symbolic characters and settings. This edition is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of French literature, medieval history, and the development of the romance genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its exploration of universal themes and its significant influence on subsequent literary works. The work remains a cornerstone of medieval studies.

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