The Cambridge Companion To Medieval Romance by Roberta L. Krueger, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters In Brampton, ON

This Companion presents fifteen original and engaging essays by leading scholars on one of the most influential genres of Western literature. Essays on the origins of romance in French and English courts are complemented by articles that trace the transmission and evolution of these stories throughout Europe. The volume provides a clear introduction for students and fresh perspectives for scholars on topics ranging from manuscripts to gender roles in chivalry and courtly love. An introduction, a chronology and a bibliography of texts and translations complete this lively, useful overview. | The Cambridge Companion To Medieval Romance by Roberta L. Krueger, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters