The Troubadour's Tale
The Troubadour's Tale

Author: Ann Swinfen

Publisher: Canelo

Published: 2021-11-22

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1800327552

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A treacherous journey, a band of desperate rogues, a shocking, hidden truth. When Nicholas Elyot and his friends set out to spend the Christmas season in the country, they are prepared for a hard journey in winter weather. They are also wary of violence on the road, for these are troubled times after the Great Pestilence, when bands of dispossessed and desolate men roam the countryside of England. It is not surprising, therefore, when troubadours hired to provide entertainment at Leighton Manor are attacked in Wychwood. Yet why should this insignificant group draw the attention of outlaws... what could they be searching for? Is one of the troubadours not quite what he seems? A thrilling addition to the pulse-pounding medieval mystery series, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, Edward Marston and Paul Doherty.

Troubadour Tales
Troubadour Tales

Author: Evaleen Stein

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-12

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13:

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"Troubadour Tales" by Evaleen Stein is a captivating collection of stories inspired by the troubadours of medieval France. Stein's storytelling transports readers to a world of chivalry, romance, and adventure, where knights and minstrels embark on quests and share tales of love and honor. Through beautifully woven narratives, readers are introduced to characters who embody the ideals of chivalry and courtly love. Stein's evocative prose and rich descriptions bring the enchanting world of troubadours to life, making this collection a delightful read for lovers of historical fiction and medieval tales.

Stories of the Troubadours
Stories of the Troubadours

Author: John Frederick Rowbotham

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

Published: 2005-12

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781425344290

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Troubadours
The Troubadours

Author: Simon Gaunt

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-06-28

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9780521574730

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The dazzling culture of the troubadours - the virtuosity of their songs, the subtlety of their exploration of love, and the glamorous international careers some troubadours enjoyed - fascinated contemporaries and had a lasting influence on European life and literature. Apart from the refined love songs for which the troubadours are renowned, the tradition includes political and satirical poetry, devotional lyrics and bawdy or zany poems. It is also in the troubadour song-books that the only substantial collection of medieval lyrics by women is preserved. This book offers a general introduction to the troubadours. Its sixteen newly-commissioned essays, written by leading scholars from Britain, the US, France, Italy and Spain, trace the historical development and setting of troubadour song, engage with the main trends in troubadour criticism, and examine the reception of troubadour poetry. Appendices offer an invaluable guide to the troubadours, to technical vocabulary, to research tools and to surviving manuscripts.

Nici’s Christmas Tale
Nici’s Christmas Tale

Author: Jean Gill

Publisher: Jean Gill

Published: 2021-10-23

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1386591041

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A stand-alone short story in the multi-award-winning Troubadours Quartet epic medieval thriller series 1157: Aquitaine. The wolves are coming! At midnight on Christmas Eve, while the blizzard blasts snow through every crack in the castle walls, Nici the Shepherd's Dog stands guard in the sheepfold. Beside him as usual are his pack and the flock they protect but this night is not usual at all. A small boy braves the snowy night, seeking the protection of his great friend while he is banned from his parents' quarters in the castle. Nici recalls other times and other dangers, his trials and failures, the reasons why he ran away with a young girl, now the little boy's mother. He would still give his life in a heartbeat for Lady Estela. And yet, on this snowy night, he cannot help her. So, while he waits and comforts Estela's son, he tells his own puppies the story of a dog's life. 'One just wants to sit down with Nici as he shares his story in that cozy sheepfold while the cold winds rage outside on Christmas Eve.' 5***** Award Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

Troubadours
Troubadours

Author: Richard Lee Price

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-02-12

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781523419197

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Guillaume, an Austin musician, has a problem. He loves whole-heartedly, but he does not know how to "unlove." Haunted by the phantoms of lovers and friends, he is imprisoned by the past. To Guillaume, all love stories are ghost stories in the end. When he learns that his love has been murdered, he journeys to Oaxaca, Mexico, to uncover the circumstances of her death. He meets a Zapotec curandero in the mist-enshrouded Sierra and learns the rhythms of a good life - and a good death.

The Troubadours
The Troubadours

Author: H. J. Chaytor

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-08-11

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1107401909

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Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. H. J. Chaytor's volume The Troubadours was published in 1912. It introduces the reader to the concept of courtly love and to the role of the troubadour poets, tracing their influence across medieval Europe.

The Troubadour's Song
The Troubadour's Song

Author: David Boyle

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0802718205

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On his long journey home from the Third Crusade, Richard the Lionheart--one of history's most powerful and romantic figures--was ship-wrecked near Venice in the Adriatic Sea. Forced to make his way home by land through enemy countries, he traveled in disguise, but was eventually captured by Duke Leopold V of Austria, who in turn conveyed him to Henry VI, the Holy Roman Emperor. Henry demanded a majestic ransom, and Richard's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, raised the historic sum--one quarter of the entire wealth of England--and Richard was returned. But a peculiar legend followed him--that a troubadour named Blondel, a friend of Richard's, had journeyed across Europe singing a song he knew Richard would recognize in order to discover his secret place of imprisonment. David Boyle recreates the drama of the Third Crusade and the dynamic power politics and personalities of the late 12th century in Europe, as well as the growing fascination with romance and chivalry embodied in the troubadour culture. An evocation of a pivotal era, The Troubadour's Song is narrative history at its finest.