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The Romanesque Lyric
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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryLiterary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025470832
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Romanesque Lyric is an authoritative and wide-ranging study of the evolution of medieval Latin poetry and the development of the European lyrical tradition. Philip Schuyler Allen provides a meticulous exploration of the literary landscape between the late antique period and the high Middle Ages, tracing the emergence of new poetic forms during the Romanesque era.
The work examines the transition from classical quantitative verse to the rhythmic, rhymed poetry that would come to dominate Western literature. Allen delves into the cultural and intellectual forces that shaped these changes, highlighting the contributions of wandering scholars, the influence of folk traditions, and the sophisticated courtly and religious environments of the time. By analyzing the structural and thematic shifts in verse, the author reveals how the Romanesque period served as a vital bridge between the classical past and the burgeoning vernacular literatures of the later Middle Ages.
Scholars and students of medieval history, philology, and literary criticism will find The Romanesque Lyric to be an indispensable resource. It captures the spirit of an era marked by profound creative transformation and offers deep insights into the origins of the modern poetic voice.
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