In Troubador Land (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419126215)

In Troubador Land is a book written by S. Baring-Gould that explores the history and culture of the troubadours, a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the South of France during the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed account of the troubadours' lives, their works, and their impact on the society of their time. It also examines the social, political, and cultural context in which the troubadours lived and worked, shedding light on the complex relationship between these artists and the aristocracy of the day. In addition, the book includes translations of some of the most famous troubadour poems, allowing readers to experience the beauty and power of this unique literary tradition. Overall, In Troubador Land is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history, literature, or music.From Trets I went on by train to Gardanne, watching the evening lights die upon the silver-grey precipices of Mont Victoire. At Gardanne I had to change, and kick my heels for two hours. Gardanne is a picturesque little town, built on a hill round a castle in ruins and a church very much restored. So restored did the church seem to be from the bottom of the hill that I doubted whether it would be worth a visit. Gardanne is surrounded by broad boulevards planted with trees. Now, no sooner has one passed inward, from this boulevard, than one finds a condition of affairs only a little less dreadful than that at Trets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: S. Baring-Gould
ISBN-10: 1419126210
ISBN-13: 9781419126215
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d