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This collection of 13 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. This title covers topics such as: the frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism; the use of comedic rhyme; and the common
virgin miracle
tale. Throughout, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales’ original comedic content and appeal.
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This collection of 13 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. This title covers topics such as: the frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism; the use of comedic rhyme; and the common
virgin miracle
tale. Throughout, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales’ original comedic content and appeal.