Legacy of Courtly Literature

This fascinating volume examines the enduring influence of courtly tradition and courtly love, particularly in contemporary popular culture. The ten chapters explore topics including the impact of the medieval troubadour in modern love songs, the legacy of figures such as Tristan, Iseult, Lancelot, Guinevere, and Merlin in modern film and literature, and more generally, how courtly and chivalric conceptions of love have shaped the Western world’s conception of love, loyalty, honor, and adultery throughout history and to this day.

Acest volum fascinant examineaza influenta durabila a traditiei curtenilor si a iubirii curtenesti, in special in cultura populara contemporana. Cele zece capitole exploreaza subiecte, inclusiv impactul trubadurului medieval in cantecele de dragoste moderne, mostenirea unor figuri precum Tristan, Iseult, Lancelot, Guinevere si Merlin in filmul si literatura moderna si, in general, modul in care conceptiile curajoase si cavaleresti ale iubirii au modelat conceptia lumii occidentale despre dragoste, loialitate, onoare si adulter de-a lungul istoriei si pana in prezent.