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Routledge - Book and Text in France, 1400-1600: Poetry on the Page

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Explore the material history of French literature with this scholarly volume from Routledge. Focusing on the period between 1400 and 1600, this book examines how the physical construction of books shapes the way readers experience poetry. Rather than looking only at words, contributors investigate the actual objects through which meaning is built. This research covers a wide range of technical and artistic elements, including layout, illustration, typography, and graphology. By studying paratext and anthologization, the volume provides a deeper look into how the presentation of a text influences its interpretation. The studies include works from influential writers such as Charles d'Orleans, Jean Bouchet, Pierre de Ronsard, and Louise Labe. This text serves as a vital resource for literary scholars and students interested in the relationship between the physical book and the written word. It offers a detailed analysis of how visual and structural components work together to define the literary landscape of early modern France.

Key Features

Analyzes the material objects of French poetry from 1400 to 1600 to understand how book construction creates meaning.

Examines technical elements like layout, typography, illustration, and graphology in historical poetic works.

Includes detailed studies on various writers such as Pierre de Ronsard, Louise Labe, Jean Bouchet, and Charles d'Orleans.

Provides scholarly insight into paratext and anthologization and their roles in shaping literary relationships.

Offers a comprehensive look at the visual and structural components that define early modern French texts.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 December 2006
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13 February 2007

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