The Beginnings of Medieval Romance: Fact and Fiction, 1150-1220 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521049566)

Up to the twelfth century, writing in the western vernaculars dealt almost exclusively with religious, historical and factual themes, all of which were understood to convey the truth. The second half of the twelfth century saw the emergence of a new genre--the romance--which was consciously conceived as fictional and therefore allowed to break free from traditional presuppositions. Green examines this period of crucial importance for the romance genre and for the genesis of medieval fiction.

Author: D. H. Green
ISBN-10: 0521049563
ISBN-13: 9780521049566
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/03/2007
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d