Publisher's Synopsis
The Chanson D'Aventure in Middle English is a book written by Helen Estabrook Sandison and published in 1913. It is a scholarly work that explores the genre of chanson d'aventure, a type of medieval French lyric poetry that tells stories of adventure and romance. The book focuses specifically on chansons d'aventure that were translated into Middle English, a language spoken in England from the 11th to the 15th century. Sandison provides a detailed analysis of several Middle English translations of chansons d'aventure, including Sir Orfeo, Sir Degar�����, and Sir Amadace. She examines the themes, motifs, and literary techniques used in these poems, and compares them to their French counterparts. Sandison also discusses the cultural and historical context in which these poems were written and translated, shedding light on the social and political climate of medieval England.Overall, The Chanson D'Aventure in Middle English is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, providing insight into the development and reception of chansons d'aventure in England during the Middle Ages.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.
