La Prise d'Alexandrie = The Taking of Alexandria

ISBN-13: 9780815326502 / Francuski / Twarda / 2001 / 474 str.

Guillaume de Machaut; Prof. R. Barton Palmer;Guillaume

Opis

La Prise d'Alixandre (The Taking of Alexandria) is the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, and a historical commentary.

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 1 La Prise d'Alixandre, Guillaumede Machaut; Textual Notes; Explanatory Notes; Selected Bibliography;

O autorze

R. Barton Palmer is the Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature amd Director of the South Carolina Film Institute.