Medieval French Literature (1903)

Medieval French Literature is a book written by Gaston Bruno Paulin Paris and originally published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the literature produced in France during the Middle Ages, from the 9th to the 15th century. It covers various genres of literature, including epic poetry, romance, lyric poetry, and drama, and discusses the major authors and works of each period. Paris examines the social and historical context in which these works were produced, and explores the themes and motifs that were prevalent in medieval French literature. He also delves into the linguistic and literary techniques used by the authors, and provides insights into the development of the French language during this time period. The book is written in a scholarly style and is aimed at students and scholars of medieval French literature. It includes detailed footnotes and references for further reading, making it a valuable resource for those interested in this field. Overall, Medieval French Literature is a seminal work that has had a significant impact on the study of medieval French literature and continues to be widely read and referenced today.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.