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The Flight from Desire

Augustine and Ovid to Chaucer

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The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.

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The Flight from Desire, R. Edwards

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2008
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Titre
The Flight from Desire
Sous-titre
Augustine and Ovid to Chaucer
Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
R. Edwards
Publié
2008
Format
rigide
Pages
219
ISBN13
9781403964113
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4,25 sur 5
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The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.