Trails of the Troubadours

By Raymond De Loy Jameson and Raimon De Loi

Book Overview

Trails of the Troubadours is a book written by Raimon de Loi that explores the history and culture of the troubadours, a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the medieval courts of southern France. The book delves into the origins of the troubadour tradition, tracing its roots back to the Arab and Jewish poets of the Mediterranean world, and examines the social and political context in which the troubadours lived and worked.Through a series of vivid portraits of some of the most famous troubadours, including Arnaut Daniel, Bertran de Born, and Guilhem de Peitieu, de Loi explores the themes and motifs that characterized their poetry, from courtly love and chivalry to political satire and religious devotion. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the musical forms and techniques used by the troubadours, demonstrating how their music was intimately connected to their poetry.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including troubadour manuscripts, historical chronicles, and contemporary accounts, Trails of the Troubadours offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to this fascinating and influential cultural movement. Whether you are a scholar of medieval literature, a lover of poetry and music, or simply interested in the history of Europe, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten.1926. Troubadours in history and in their social context. Includes a description of the daily life and travels of troubadours. Illustrated. Sample contents: Lo, the sweet troubadour; Trail of a troubadour queen (Paris to Poitiers); Trail of a troubadour errant (Ventadour to Poitiers, Caen to London); Trail of a hopeful poet (London to Alencon); Trail of a petulant prince (Le Mans to Poitiers).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: 1162583088
• ISBN13: 9781162583082
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"