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The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.
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The Flight from Desire, R. Edwards
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- 2008
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- Title
- The Flight from Desire
- Subtitle
- Augustine and Ovid to Chaucer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- R. Edwards
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Singapore
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 219
- ISBN13
- 9781403964113
- Series
- The New Middle Ages
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The book presents a new interpretation of erotic discourse in medieval literature, focusing on the nature of erotic attachments among notable writers such as Abelard and Heloise, Marie de France, Jean de Meun, Dante, Boccaccio, and Chaucer. Each chapter provides insightful analyses that highlight the influence of Augustine and Ovid on these authors, offering fresh perspectives on their works and the complexities of love and desire during the medieval period.