The Catalan Troubadours

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Here is a clear and exhaustive introduction to one of the cultures, or should we say, civilizations that left an indelible mark on Europe during the Middle Ages and, through its literary legacy, was an important factor in the development of modern poetry. As teaching material this book is great, but you will also find original and stimulating contributions to help you understand the troubadours and their world. Philologists will find here a renewed, up-to-date way to approach the troubadours' perfectly matched text-music relationship, an indispensable step towards understanding lyric poetry in the Middle Ages. This book also includes a CD with carefully prepared performances of this music.