"The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory" by George Saintsbury is a historical exploration of European literature that zooms in on the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The book explains how everyday languages started to become important in writing, and it looks at the rise of romantic stories alongside the start of allegory, where stories have hidden meanings. The author shines a light on different kinds of literature from that time and the cultures they came from, especially focusing on French writings and how they affected other languages. It explains why it's important to look at not only Latin writings, but also writings in the languages people spoke every day to truly understand the stories and poems of this time. It sets the scene for exploring the exciting stories and new styles that shaped literature during the Middle Ages.
The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II)
By George Saintsbury
Discover the hidden meanings and heroic tales that blossomed in Europe as everyday languages took center stage in the world of storytelling.
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About the AuthorGeorge Edward Bateman Saintsbury, FBA, was an English critic, literary historian, editor, teacher, and wine connoisseur. He is regarded as a highly influential critic of the late 19th and early 20th century.
George Edward Bateman Saintsbury, FBA, was an English critic, literary historian, editor, teacher, and wine connoisseur. He is regarded as a highly influential critic of the late 19th and early 20th century.
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