The Oriental Influences On The Troubadours

By John Frederick Rowbotham

Book Overview

The book ""The Oriental Influences On The Troubadours"" by John Frederick Rowbotham explores the impact of Eastern culture on the troubadours of medieval France. The troubadours were poets and musicians who flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries and are known for their songs of courtly love. Rowbotham argues that the influence of Eastern culture, particularly that of the Arab world, played a significant role in shaping the troubadours' poetry and music. He examines the historical and cultural context of the troubadours and their interactions with the Islamic world, as well as the literary and musical techniques they borrowed from Eastern traditions. The book also delves into the political and religious tensions of the time, including the Crusades and the conflict between Christianity and Islam. Through a thorough analysis of primary sources and historical records, Rowbotham provides a compelling and insightful exploration of the Oriental influences on one of the most important cultural movements of medieval Europe.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Troubadours and Courts of Love, by John Frederick Rowbotham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610432X.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: 1425344232
• ISBN13: 9781425344238
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"