Marco Polo's Le Devisement du Monde
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- 8 horas de lectura
The first book in English to examine one of the most important and influential texts from a literary perspective.
Simon Gaunt es un distinguido erudito cuyo trabajo profundiza en las complejidades de la literatura y la cultura francesas medievales. Su investigación ilumina los complejos paisajes sociales y emocionales del período, explorando temas de amor, identidad y el poder de la narrativa. El enfoque crítico de Gaunt se caracteriza por su meticuloso análisis textual y su perspicaz comprensión del contexto histórico, ofreciendo a los lectores una profunda apreciación de la literatura de la Edad Media.



The first book in English to examine one of the most important and influential texts from a literary perspective.
Narrative Voice, Language and Diversity
This groundbreaking work offers a literary analysis of a significant and influential text, marking the first comprehensive examination in English. It delves into the text's themes, narrative techniques, and its impact on literature, providing readers with a deeper understanding of its importance in the literary canon. The book is essential for scholars and enthusiasts seeking to explore the nuances and implications of this pivotal work.
This study analyzes the interplay of ideology and gender in Old French and Occitan literature across five genres, including chansons de geste and courtly romance. Simon Gaunt offers fresh interpretations of both famous and lesser-known texts, using contemporary feminist theory to explore constructions of masculinity and femininity in medieval literature.