Isbn: 9780243920419 - Geoffroy Rudel, Vol. 2 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an immersive historical narrative that delves into the colorful grandeur and darkness of medieval court life, set against a backdrop of aristocratic revelry and romantic intrigue. The story revolves around the figure of Geoffroy Rude!, a gifted troubadour, whose search for love and artistic inspiration takes him to the extravagant, week-long festivities hosted by Lord Guilhem. As Geoffroy moves through the throngs of nobles, mingling with famous poets and knights, and witnessing the eye-catching spectacle of a beauty contest, his hopes rise and fall. His poetic sensibility clashes with the increasingly dissolute atmosphere, and personal conflicts lead to a dramatic confrontation with the king himself. The author provides a rich tapestry of characters, each with their own motivations and desires, and explores universal themes of love, loyalty, morality, and art's place in a society teetering on the brink of chaos. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complex and often contradictory nature of medieval court culture, where beauty and brutality, passion and politics, intertwine in a dangerous dance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…