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Pages: 232
Authors: Andreas (Capellanus.)
Categories: Family & Relationships
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The social system of 'courtly love' soon spread after becoming popularized by the troubadours of southern France in the twelfth century. This book codifies life
Courtly Love
Language: en
Pages: 252
Authors: Jean Markale
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2000-11 - Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

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A comprehensive examination of the rituals and philosophies that created and sustained medieval troubadour culture • Debunks the myth of the platonic nature o
Andreas Capellanus on Love
Language: la
Pages: 358
Authors: Andreas (Capellanus.)
Categories: Family & Relationships
Type: BOOK - Published: 1982 - Publisher: Bristol Classical Press

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The De Amore of Andreas Capellanus (André the Chaplain), composed in France in the 1180s, is celebrated as the first comprehensive discussion of theory of cour
Courtly Love, the Love of Courtliness, and the History of Sexuality
Language: en
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Authors: James A. Schultz
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One of the great achievements of the Middle Ages, Europe’s courtly culture gave the world the tournament, the festival, the knighting ceremony, and also court
Rethinking Chivalry and Courtly Love
Language: en
Pages: 352
Authors: Jennifer G. Wollock
Categories: History
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This book offers an overview of the origins, growth, and influence of chivalry and courtly love, casting new light on the importance of these medieval ideals fo