Reading myth
Reading myth1997
About this book
This book explores the appropriation and transformation of classical mythology by French culture from the mid-twelfth century to about 1430. Each of the five chapters focuses on a specific moment in this process and asks: What were the purposes of transforming classical myth? Which techniques did poets use to integrate classical subject matter into their own texts? Was a special interpretive tradition created for vernacular texts?
Details
- First published
- 1997
- OL Work ID
- OL2619107W
Subjects
French literatureClassical influencesHistory and criticismMythology, Classical, in literatureFrench literature, history and criticism, to 1500Mythology in literatureFrench literature, history and criticismMythology, classical