Medieval Literature; Alexander the Great; French poetry
Abstract :
[en] The complicated tradition of Alexander romances in Old French poetry includes several versions of the death and burial of Alexander. The scenes of collective mourning are particularly interesting for their depiction of violence in gesture and action.
Disciplines :
Literature
Author, co-author :
Léglu, Catherine ; University of Luxembourg > CRC > Vice-rectorate for Academic Affairs (VR Academic Affairs)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
French
Title :
‘Le deuil des douze pairs dans "La Mort Alexandre"
Alternative titles :
[en] The Mourning of the Twelve Peers in "La Mort Alexandre"
Publication date :
30 May 2021
Main work title :
Alessandro Magno nel Veneto medievale e dintorni: Tradizione mediolatina e tradizione romanza
Main work alternative title :
[en] Alexander the Great in the medieval Veneto and surrounding region : Medieval Latin and Romance traditions
Editor :
Peron, Gianfelice
Publisher :
CLEUP (Coop. Libraria Editrice Universita di Padova), Padova, Italy