The Origin And Development Of The Story Of Troilus And Crisende (1908)

von Karl Young

204 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Origin and Development of the Story of Troilus and Criseyde is a book written by Karl Young and published in 1908. The book is a detailed analysis of the origins and evolution of the story of Troilus and Criseyde, a medieval romance that tells the story of the love affair between Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Criseyde, a widow of the enemy camp. Young's analysis is based on a comprehensive study of the various versions of the story, including the original source material from the classical period, as well as the medieval adaptations of the story. He examines the historical and cultural context in which the story was created and how it evolved over time, reflecting changing attitudes towards love, war, and morality.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the story's development. Young examines the character of Troilus and his role in the story, as well as the character of Criseyde and her relationships with the other characters. He also explores the themes of love, betrayal, and honor that are central to the story, and how they were interpreted by different authors and audiences over time.Overall, The Origin and Development of the Story of Troilus and Criseyde is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and culture. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important and enduring stories of the medieval period, and sheds light on the cultural and historical context in which it was created and evolved.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik Lyrik und Dichter
• ISBN: 9781160711258
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 19.03.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC