Marco Polo's Le Devisement du Monde
- 212pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The first book in English to examine one of the most important and influential texts from a literary perspective.
Simon Gaunt è un distinto studioso il cui lavoro approfondisce le complessità della letteratura e della cultura francese medievale. La sua ricerca illumina i complessi paesaggi sociali ed emotivi del periodo, esplorando temi come l'amore, l'identità e il potere della narrativa. L'approccio critico di Gaunt è caratterizzato dalla sua meticolosa analisi testuale e dalla sua acuta comprensione del contesto storico, offrendo ai lettori un profondo apprezzamento per la letteratura del Medioevo.



The first book in English to examine one of the most important and influential texts from a literary perspective.
This groundbreaking work offers a literary analysis of a significant and influential text, marking the first comprehensive examination in English. It delves into the text's themes, narrative techniques, and its impact on literature, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its importance in the literary canon. The book is essential for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to explore the nuances and implications of this pivotal work.
This study analyzes the interplay of ideology and gender in Old French and Occitan literature across five genres, including chansons de geste and courtly romance. Simon Gaunt offers fresh interpretations of both famous and lesser-known texts, using contemporary feminist theory to explore constructions of masculinity and femininity in medieval literature.