The Art of Courtly Love - (Records of Western Civilization) by Andreas Capellanus (Paperback)

This unabridged edition of "The Art of Courtly Love" by Andreas Capellanus is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the social system of 'courtly love' that spread throughout Western Europe in the 12th century.

Written at the request of Countess Marie of Troyes, this book provides a unique glimpse into life at Queen Eleanor's court at Poitiers between 1170 and 1174.

With its rich descriptions and insights into the attitudes and practices of the time, this translation preserves the foundation of a long and significant tradition in English literature.

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