The Moral Traits Of Christian And Saracen As Portrayed By Chansons De Geste

By Mark Skidmore

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Moral Traits Of Christian And Saracen As Portrayed By Chansons De Geste"" is written by Mark Skidmore. The book explores the portrayal of moral traits of Christians and Saracens in the French epic poems known as chansons de geste. The chansons de geste are a genre of medieval literature that originated in France and were popularized during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. These poems were primarily written in Old French and depict heroic deeds of knights and warriors.The author examines the portrayal of moral traits such as courage, loyalty, and honor in the chansons de geste. The book focuses on the depiction of these traits in the context of the Christian and Saracen characters. The author analyzes how these traits are depicted differently in the two groups and how they reflect the cultural and religious differences between them.The book is divided into chapters that examine different aspects of the portrayal of moral traits in the chansons de geste. The author provides historical context and background information to help readers understand the significance of the poems and their portrayal of moral traits. The book is well-researched and draws on a variety of sources to support its arguments.Overall, ""The Moral Traits Of Christian And Saracen As Portrayed By Chansons De Geste"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and history. It provides a nuanced analysis of the portrayal of moral traits in the chansons de geste and sheds light on the cultural and religious differences between Christians and Saracens during the medieval period.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: 1432589768
• ISBN13: 9781432589769
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"