An Introduction to the Chansons de Geste

by Catherine M. Jones

Book Overview

"Intelligent, insightful, and superbly researched. Jones has succeeded especially well in presenting so many texts and recounting their stories with clarity, brevity, and a light hand."--William Calin, author of The French Tradition and Literature of Medieval England "An essential introduction to the Old French chanson de geste tradition, from basic texts to critical considerations of the genre including later versions in Europe and some lesser-known...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813061911
• ISBN13: 9780813061917
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"