Eustache Deschamps: L'art de Dictier (Medieval Texts and Studies : No 17) [Hardcover]

Deborah Sinnreich-Levi (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Medieval Texts and Studies : No 17 | Publication Date: June 30, 1994

The first major French poet to disassociate lyric poetry from its musical setting, Eustache Deschamps gives poetry a value independent of music. This work, Deschamps' ars poetica, examines many aspects of medieval attitudes towards poetry as well as the historical conditions of medieval life. Despite remaining incomplete, L'art de dictier is considered remarkable for its acceptance of the vernacular, its deemphasis of medieval setting, and its author's place in historical poetic tradition. In fact, Geoffrey Chaucer borrowed extensively from his French contemporary, and Deschamps returned the compliment, calling him "grand translateur" in his "Ballade adresse a Geoffrey Chaucer."

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Text: English

About the Author

Deborah Sinnreich-Levi is associate professor of English and comparative literature at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she directs the Humanities Resource Center, the undergraduate writing program, and the graduate professional communications program. She has been awarded two distinguished teaching awards, and one research award. Her publications include 6 volumes on medieval studies including a facing-page translation of 71 poems by Deschamps (Routledge 2003).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 151 pages
• Publisher: Michigan State University Press (June 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937191337
• ISBN-13: 978-0937191330
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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