Le Roman de la rose, par Guillaume de Lorris et Jean de Meung. Éd. accompagnée d'une traduction en vers, précédée d'une introd., notices historiques ... par Pierre Marteau: 3 (French Edition)

Le Roman de la Rose, by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, is a pivotal work of medieval French literature. This edition, edited by Pierre Marteau, presents the original text alongside a verse translation, offering a rich and accessible experience for modern readers. The volume includes an introduction, historical and critical notes, and a glossary to aid in understanding the nuances of the Old French language and the allegorical nature of the poem.Guillaume de Lorris began the poem around 1230, and Jean de Meun completed it later in the thirteenth century. The poem recounts a dream vision in which the narrator seeks to possess a rose, symbolizing love and desire. Through allegorical characters and courtly settings, the poem explores themes of love, morality, and society. This edition preserves the literary and historical significance of Le Roman de la Rose, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more