Marie de France: A Critical Companion (Gallica, 24)
Marie de France: A Critical Companion (Gallica, 24) examines Marie de France’s poetry and its medieval literary and cultural contexts. The 240-page English-language reprint covers the Lais, Ysopë, and Espurgatoire seint Patriz, with discussions of composition, transmission, social history, narrative technique, and later reception.
At a glance
- Discusses Marie de France’s Lais, Ysopë, and Espurgatoire seint Patriz.
- Places the works in Anglo-Norman political, linguistic, and literary contexts.
- Addresses manuscript transmission, narrative practices, social history, and later adaptations.
- Edited by Sharon Kinoshita and Peggy McCracken, according to the supplied description.
Reference price: $29.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Covers multiple works by Marie de France rather than focusing only on the Lais.
- Connects close literary questions with historical, linguistic, and manuscript contexts.
- Includes consideration of how later writers reworked Marie’s works.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | D. S. Brewer |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 17, 2014 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1843843730 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1843843733 |
| Weight listed | 12.8 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.51 x 9.21 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Marie de France and medieval French or Anglo-Norman literature.
- Students and scholars interested in manuscript transmission, medieval narrative, or literary reception.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a translation of Marie de France’s works rather than critical discussion.
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Frequently asked questions
What works by Marie de France does this companion discuss?
The supplied description names the Lais, Ysopë, and Espurgatoire seint Patriz.
What topics does the book cover?
It considers literary composition, transmission and interpretation, feudal vocabulary, narrative techniques, manuscript context, and later adaptations.
What is the book’s format and length?
The listing describes an English-language reprint with 240 pages.
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