The Old French Fabliaux
Essays on Comedy and Context
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Author
Contributions
- Kristin L. Burr (Editor) - Contributor
- John F. Moran (Editor) - Contributor
- Norris J. Lacy (Editor) - Contributor
Publication
2007-11-06 - McFarland & Co.
Language
English
Word Count
50,000 words, Guess
Page Count
200 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL11045646M
- ISBN-139780786432905
- ISBN-10078643290X
- OCLC Control Number188534473
- OCLC Control Number156823169
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- Internet Archiveoldfrenchfabliau0000unse
- Library of Congress Control Number2007032731
- Goodreads3205810
- LibraryThing5397052
Classifications
- LCCPQ207
- LCCPQ207 .O43 2008
- LCCPQ207 .O43 2007
Description
"This collection of 14 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. Topics covered include the frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism (in Barat et Haimet, Aloul, and Le Sacristain II), the use of comedic rhyme (in Le Prestre comporte and Le Prestre et le chevalier), and the common "virgin miracle" tale (in La Nonete)." "Throughout the work, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales' original comedic content and appeal."--Jacket.
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