Guillaume de Mauchaut
La Prise d'Alixandre
Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Medieval
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781134824816 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | June 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781134824816 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | June 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.
