ENG150Y1 Lecture : ENG150.docx
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Quest romance, return home is part of expectation of closure. The sea was previously the main landscape for adventure (odyssey) changes to forest of arthurian romance (dominant psychological landscape) Western european tradition is a blend of classical and biblical. Merging of germanic tribes with roman culture. 12th century immergence of vernacular literature, also beginning of nations we have today. Three estates clerics (those who pray) nobles (those who fight) peasants (those who labour) Courtliness: suggests that a night can blend chivalry with proper decorum among ladies in court . Chretien de troyes depicts courtliness that became exemplary. Wrote for a female patron in richest area of france - champagne. Made new claim for vernacular literature, (writing had previously been done in latin) Chretien merges popular theme of king arthur with romantic literature (holy grail, lancelot and. Eric and enide was his first work, 1 of 5 he would complete. Exemplifies transition between oral tradition and established formal writing.
