The Literature of the Twelfth Century: Latin and Vernacular |
The Literature of the Twelfth Century: Latin and Vernacular |
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Vernacular
Poetry Song of Roland:
troubadors Archbishop Turpin, Ganelon, Charlemagne |
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Keltic (Celtic) Myth Lands of the Kelts Geoffrey of Monmouth, History of the Kings of Britain (in Latin) The Arthurian Legends have influenced European literature, art, music, and myths. For information about the influence of the legends, click here. For information about the Arthurian Legends and all the characters in the stories, click here. |
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Courtly Love Image of Courtly Love, Chivalry, Images of knights in combat King Arthur, Lancelot and Queen Guinevere Romance of Tristan, King Mark, Yseut, Tristan, Governal, Brangain
Feudalism, lord, vassal, homage, fealty |
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You can find information about Norse Sagas on the links below.
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King Harald's Saga Information about the Sagas and Snorri Sturluson |
| Georgios, Varangians | |
| Harald Hardradi (Sigurdsson) | |
| Hakon Ivarsson, Ragnhild, daughter of King Magnus |
