The Romaunt of the Rose, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): From the Unique Glasgow Ms. Parallel With Its Original, Le Roman De La Rose; The Texts: From the ... Roman de la Rose; The Texts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book presents a rich and detailed description of a dream vision that reveals medieval attitudes and prejudices, capturing life, culture, and creative works of the medieval period. Readers will encounter a vast array of allegorical characters, representing the virtues and vices, as well as several tales and embedded stories, that explore the nature of love and the complexity of human desire. The author reveals a particular interest in courtly love, the conventions of which they playfully upend, and satirize. Through the lens of this dream, the author unpacks the motivations and hypocrisy of society, highlighting the importance of reason and self-awareness.

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