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The Romanesque Lyric: Studies in Its Background and Development From Petronius to the Cambridge Songs, 50-1050
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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025960821
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Romanesque Lyric, Studies in Its Background and Development From Petronius to the Cambridge Songs, 50-1050 is an exhaustive scholarly examination of the evolution of lyric poetry over a transformative millennium. Philip Schuyler Allen provides a detailed investigation into the transition from classical Latin forms to the distinct poetic sensibilities of the early Middle Ages. By tracing the development of verse from the era of Petronius through to the influential Cambridge Songs, this work illuminates the continuous thread of literary tradition that survived and evolved through the collapse of the Roman Empire and the rise of medieval Europe.
The study focuses on the structural, thematic, and linguistic shifts that characterized the Romanesque period, offering insights into how ancient aesthetics were repurposed and reimagined by later poets. Allen contextualizes these developments within the broader historical and intellectual currents of the time, making this an essential volume for readers interested in the roots of Western verse. This comprehensive survey serves as a vital bridge between classical antiquity and the blossoming of medieval culture, emphasizing the enduring power and adaptability of the lyrical voice through centuries of profound social change.
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