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Focusing on adventure and love in the European Middle Ages, this study examines poetry from notable authors like Marie de France and Chrétien de Troyes. Will Hasty applies a sociological lens, utilizing game theory to explore how a society rooted in sacrifice evolved into one centered on wagers and investments. The analysis highlights how characters' identities and happiness hinge on uncertain outcomes, drawing connections to a wide range of historical texts that illustrate the development of a risk-reward society in medieval Europe.
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The Medieval Risk-Reward Society, Will Hasty
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Medieval Risk-Reward Society
- Subtitle
- Courts, Adventure, and Love in the European Middle Ages
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Will Hasty
- Publisher
- The Ohio State University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780814252659
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on adventure and love in the European Middle Ages, this study examines poetry from notable authors like Marie de France and Chrétien de Troyes. Will Hasty applies a sociological lens, utilizing game theory to explore how a society rooted in sacrifice evolved into one centered on wagers and investments. The analysis highlights how characters' identities and happiness hinge on uncertain outcomes, drawing connections to a wide range of historical texts that illustrate the development of a risk-reward society in medieval Europe.