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Shaping Identity in Medieval French Literature: The Other Within
Shaping Identity in Medieval French Literature: The Other Within
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The collection explores the multiplicity and instability of medieval French literary identity, arguing that it is fluid and represented in numerous ways. Contributors examine the complexity of the notion of self through a wide range of lenses, conceptualizing the Other Within as an individual who simultaneously exists within a group while remaining foreign to it. They explore the complex interactions between and among individuals and groups, and demonstrate how identity can be imposed and self-imposed by characters, authors, and audiences.
Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2019
Publisher: University Press of Florida
This collection delves into the multifaceted and ever-changing nature of medieval French literary identity, contending that it is a fluid and multifaceted construct that is represented in numerous ways. The works analyzed encompass a wide range of genres, including epic, romance, lyric poetry, hagiography, and fabliaux, spanning historical periods from the twelfth century to the late Middle Ages.
Contributors to this collection employ a diverse array of lenses to examine the complexity of the notion of self, exploring themes such as marginal characters, gender, voice, and naming. By studying a selection of texts, including Conte du Graal, Roman de la Rose, Huon de Bordeaux, and the Oxford Roland, they conceptualize the Other Within as an individual who simultaneously exists within a group while remaining foreign to it. They delve into the intricate interplay between and among individuals and groups, showcasing how identity can be imposed and self-imposed not only by characters but also by authors and audiences.
Taken together, these essays highlight the fluidity and complexity of identity in medieval French texts, emphasizing both the richness of the literature and its engagement with issues that are both more and less contemporary than they initially appear.
Weight: 458g
Dimension: 236 x 159 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780813056432
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