The French Fabliau: B.N. Ms. 837, Vol. 1
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THE THESIS
The French Fabliau presents a scholarly examination of a specific manuscript collection of medieval French narrative poetry.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Focuses on B.N. Ms. 837, a significant repository of fabliaux.
- Provides critical editions of the texts within the manuscript.
- Explores the historical and literary context of the fabliau genre.
- Includes scholarly introductions and annotations by the editors.
- Analyzes the linguistic and thematic elements of the selected poems.
- Offers insights into medieval French culture and storytelling traditions.
- Serves as a primary resource for students and scholars of medieval literature.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This volume is recognized as a foundational scholarly resource for the study of the French fabliau. Its meticulous editing and contextualization of B.N. Ms. 837 make it an indispensable tool for researchers. The work is valued for its contribution to understanding medieval narrative poetry and its cultural significance. Scholars rely on it for its authoritative presentation of primary source material.
Page Count:
150
Publication Date:
1984-10-01
Publisher:
Garland Publishing
ISBN-10:
0824094190
ISBN-13:
9780824094195
Poetry
Classics
Non-Fiction
Folklore
Medieval
French literature
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