Florestane The Troubadour: A Mediaeval Romance Of Southern France

By Julia de Wolf Gibbs Addison

Book Overview

Florestane The Troubadour: A Mediaeval Romance Of Southern France is a historical fiction novel written by Julia De Wolf Addison. The story is set in the 12th century in the region of Provence, Southern France. The novel follows the life of a talented troubadour named Florestane, who is deeply in love with a beautiful noblewoman named Blanche. However, Blanche is already betrothed to another man, and their love is forbidden. As Florestane struggles to come to terms with his unrequited love, he embarks on a journey to hone his musical skills and win the hearts of the people of Provence. Along the way, he encounters many challenges and obstacles, including the jealous wrath of Blanche's fianc�����, the Count of Toulouse. The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in medieval France, with detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the time. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as Florestane must navigate the complex social and political landscape of Provence in order to pursue his dreams and win the heart of his beloved. Overall, Florestane The Troubadour is a captivating tale of romance, adventure, and music, set against the backdrop of one of the most fascinating periods in European history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432520520
• ISBN13: 9781432520526
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"