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In Troubador Land

In Troubador Land

Baring-Gould, S.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral EuropeGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1162667966
ISBN13: 9781162667966
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.42 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
In Troubador Land is a book written by S. Baring-Gould, a British author and folklorist. The book is a travelogue that describes Baring-Gould's journey through the region of Southern France known as Occitania, also referred to as Troubadour Land. Baring-Gould's account takes the reader on a journey through the history, culture, and landscape of this region, which was home to the troubadours, a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries. The book is filled with descriptions of the troubadours' music, poetry, and way of life, as well as the castles, churches, and other landmarks that played a role in their culture.In addition to the troubadours, Baring-Gould also writes about the people and customs of Occitania, including its food, festivals, and traditions. He also explores the region's natural beauty, from the rugged mountains to the rolling countryside and the sparkling Mediterranean coast.Throughout the book, Baring-Gould's writing is lively and engaging, bringing the reader into the world of Occitania and the troubadours. He weaves together history, myth, and personal anecdotes to create a rich and vibrant portrait of this fascinating region. In Troubador Land is a must-read for anyone interested in the troubadours, medieval history, or the beauty and culture of Southern France.From Trets I went on by train to Gardanne, watching the evening lights die upon the silver-grey precipices of Mont Victoire. At Gardanne I had to change, and kick my heels for two hours. Gardanne is a picturesque little town, built on a hill round a castle in ruins and a church very much restored. So restored did the church seem to be from the bottom of the hill that I doubted whether it would be worth a visit. Gardanne is surrounded by broad boulevards planted with trees. Now, no sooner has one passed inward, from this boulevard, than one finds a condition of affairs only a little less dreadful than that at Trets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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