This title explores the historical and imaginary representation of the Saracen, or Muslim, in French writings from 1100 to 1500. Literary relationships between Christians and Muslims are placed side-by-side with historical accounts of changing socio-political interactions. It begins with the first epics, moving through troubadour poetry, romance epic and ending in romance.

This book explores the historical and imaginary representation of the Saracen, or Muslim, in French writings from 1100 to 1500.