Routledge - Words and Music in Medieval Europe - Collected Studies

Explore the deep connection between song and verse in this scholarly collection from Routledge. Words and Music in Medieval Europe features nineteen essays by Nigel Wilkins that examine the intersection of music, language, literature, history, palaeography, and iconography. This volume focuses on lyric poetry from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, covering both French and English traditions. The research looks at works both with and without musical accompaniment across various historical contexts. As a central figure in the study, Guillaume de Machaut is examined through his influence on major poets such as Froissart, Deschamps, Christine de Pisan, Charles d'Orleans, and Villon. Written in both English and French, these studies provide a detailed look at the poet-musicians of the age. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers and students interested in the cultural and musical landscape of the late Middle Ages.