Peire Vidal, one of the most celebrated of the Occitan troubadours, was a favorite performer at the courts of France, Spain, Italy, Malta, and Palestine during the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. His witty and humorous love-songs and satires provide a fascinating insight into the courtly society of his times. This book includes the first English translation and commentary of the complete works of Peire Vidal. It is a useful and accessible text for students and specialists of medieval literature.
Veronica M. Fraser
Commentary culture Fraser lyric poetry medieval literature Occitan literature Peire Peire (Vidal) Songs Translation Troubadour Troubadourlyrik Vidal