The Medieval Legacy

Medieval Rhyme, Romance, and Sagas (1x24)

Fecha de emisión: Sept 02, 2022

Here, delve into three medieval building blocks of European literature that endure to the present day. Track the adoption of rhyme from Arabic literature as a core feature of Western poetics. Then, see how verse and prose romances emerged in European traditions, commenting on contemporary values. Finally, encounter the dramatic Norse sagas and their key themes, archetypes, and fluid gender norms.