Publisher's Synopsis
Trouveres and Troubadours: A Popular Treatise is a book written by Pierre Aubry and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and culture of the troubadours and trouveres, two groups of medieval poets who were instrumental in the development of courtly love and lyric poetry in France. The book covers the origins of the troubadours and trouveres, their social and cultural contexts, and the themes and forms of their poetry. It also includes biographical sketches of some of the most famous troubadours and trouveres, such as Bernart de Ventadorn, Jaufre Rudel, and Adam de la Halle. Aubry's writing is accessible and engaging, making the book an excellent introduction to the subject for general readers. However, the book also contains detailed information and analysis that will be of interest to scholars and students of medieval literature and culture. Overall, Trouveres and Troubadours: A Popular Treatise is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poetry, medieval culture, or the development of courtly love.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.
