The Epistles on the Romance of the Rose, and other documents in the debate by Ward
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Ward, Charles Frederick
French
"The Epistles on the Romance of the Rose" by Charles Frederick Ward is a scholarly dissertation written in the early 20th century. The work explores the significant literary and cultural impact of the "Roman de la Rose," a prominent medieval French poem, focusing particularly on the correspondence and criticisms surrounding it, especially those art...
the original poem. The opening of the work introduces the context of the "Roman de la Rose," emphasizing its popularity and influence during the medieval period, along with the ensuing criticisms from contemporary figures such as Christine de Pizan. It outlines the historical backdrop, highlighting Christine's response to the poem, alongside critiques from other scholars, and sets the stage for discussing the debate on women's representation and moral issues stemming from the text. The author acknowledges the contributions of various academics and outlines the structure of the documents included, hinting at a thorough examination of the discourse surrounding this pivotal literary work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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