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Flowering of Medieval French Literature: Au parker que m'aprist ma mere
Sandra Hindman
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Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ACN; WCS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 300 x 195 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1304.
Although the earliest records of written French date from the 9th century, it was not until the 13th century, when there was an explosion of texts in the 'mother tongue', that French became widespread as a written language. And only in 1539, by King Francis I, was French deemed the official language of the kingdom. This beautifully illustrated catalogue explores the rise, affirmation, and triumph of the French vernacular, focusing on a group of sixteen manuscripts all written in the French language between about 1300 and 1525. Because many of these manucscripts are virtually unknowna nd previously ... Read more
Although the earliest records of written French date from the 9th century, it was not until the 13th century, when there was an explosion of texts in the 'mother tongue', that French became widespread as a written language. And only in 1539, by King Francis I, was French deemed the official language of the kingdom. This beautifully illustrated catalogue explores the rise, affirmation, and triumph of the French vernacular, focusing on a group of sixteen manuscripts all written in the French language between about 1300 and 1525. Because many of these manucscripts are virtually unknowna nd previously ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Paul Holberton Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1304g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9780991517206
SKU
V9780991517206
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About Sandra Hindman
Professor emeritus of art history at Northwestern University
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