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The Flight from Desire

Augustine and Ovid to Chaucer

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The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.

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The Flight from Desire, R. Edwards

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2008
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Titolo
The Flight from Desire
Sottotitolo
Augustine and Ovid to Chaucer
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2008
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
219
ISBN13
9781403964113
Valutazione
4,25 su 5
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The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.