This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
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This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Mauchaut's literary career. The volume features a full discussion of Mauchaut's life.
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Introduction; Chapter 1 La Prise d'Alixandre, Guillaumede Machaut; Textual Notes; Explanatory Notes; Selected Bibliography;

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ISBN
9780815326502
Publisert
2001-12-14
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
1040 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
472

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R. Barton Palmer is the Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature amd Director of the South Carolina Film Institute.