The Songs of Peire Vidal: Translation and Commentary

By Karl Bartsch

Peire Vidal, one of the most celebrated of the Occitan troubadours, was a favorite performer at the courts of France, Spain, Italy, Malta, and Palestine during the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. His witty and humorous love-songs and satires provide a fascinating insight into the courtly society of his times. This book includes the first English translation and commentary of the complete works of Peire Vidal. It is a useful and accessible text for students and specialists of medieval literature.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0820479225
• ISBN13: 9780820479224
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"