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| Poetry | 1 |
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Direct linkThaon, Brenda – Meta, 1978
A discussion of some special problems in translating medieval poetry into a modern language while conveying the original meaning, emotional tone and word play. The discussion centers on the poetry of Machaut, a medieval poet of interest to English scholars because of his influence on Chaucer. (AMH)
Descriptors: Figurative Language, French Literature, Imagery, Literary Influences
