This anthology investigates the historical and literary controversy surrounding the medieval poem 'Roman de la Rose' by examining the primary texts of the debate. Christine McWebb, a scholar of medieval French literature, compiles and translates key documents from the late fourteenth and early fifteenth centuries. The work provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the intellectual arguments regarding gender, morality, and the role of allegory in medieval society.

Scholars and students of medieval literature frequently cite this anthology as a primary resource for accessing the foundational arguments of the 'Querelle de la Rose'. The text is recognized for its academic rigor and its utility in classroom settings for analyzing early debates on literary ethics.