Le roman de la rose - Tome II by de Lorris Guillaume and de Meun Jean

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Author Guillaume, de Lorris
Author Jean, de Meun, 1240?-1305?
Title Le roman de la rose - Tome II
Note Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Édition accompagnée d'une traduction en vers
Précédée d'une introduction, Notices historiques et critiques; suivie de notes et d'un glossaire
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
Summary "Le roman de la rose - Tome II" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meung is a medieval allegorical poem written in the late 13th to early 14th century. This literary work serves as a continuing exploration of themes related to love, desire, and the complexities of human emotions through a journey laden with allegories and personified concepts. The poem's central character grapples with the forces of love and reason, reflecting the philosophical and romantic ideals of the time. The opening of "Le roman de la rose - Tome II" introduces the conflict between passionate love and rationality, as the protagonist expresses despair over his emotional struggles, particularly relating to a character named Bel-Acueil. He feels tortured by Hope and Love, who often lead him into confusion and suffering. The character often dialogues with Raison (Reason), who seeks to guide him toward understanding the nature of his emotions and the complexities of love. This internal struggle sets the tone for the allegorical journey that unfolds, blending personal turmoil with broader themes of love, reason, and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Romances
Subject Courtly love -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 17140
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 1, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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