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This collection of 13 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. This title covers topics such as: the frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism; the use of comedic rhyme; and the common ""virgin miracle"" tale. Throughout, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales' original comedic content and appeal.

The Old French Fabliaux: Essays on Comedy and Context

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Paperback / softback by Kristin L. Burr , John F. Moran

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    Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
    Publication Date: 30/12/2007
    ISBN13: 9780786432905, 978-0786432905
    ISBN10: 078643290X

    Number of Pages: 200

    Non Fiction , ELT & Literary Studies , Education

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    This collection of 13 critical essays examines short comedic tales from the 13th and 14th centuries, commonly known as the medieval French fabliaux. Each essay focuses on a different aspect of common fabliaux humor, as illustrated by a scholarly analysis of one or several original texts. This title covers topics such as: the frequent use of bacon as humorous symbolism; the use of comedic rhyme; and the common ""virgin miracle"" tale. Throughout, contributors attempt to provide a serious analysis of the fabliaux without losing sight of the tales' original comedic content and appeal.

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