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The Old French Fabliaux: Essays on Comedy and Context
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The Old French Fabliaux: Essays on Comedy and Context

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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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Format
Paperback
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Country
United States
Date
6 November 2007
Pages
200
ISBN
9780786432905

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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Format
Paperback
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Country
United States
Date
6 November 2007
Pages
200
ISBN
9780786432905