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Author Aurell, Martin, author

Title The lettered knight : knowledge and aristocratic behavior in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries / Martin Aurell
Published New York : Central European University Press, 2016

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Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Knighthood and Literacy -- Knighthood and Literary Creation -- Clerical Instruction and Civilizing Knightly Mores -- Conclusion -- Sources and bibliography -- Index
Summary The encounter between knight and science could seem a paradox. It is nonetheless related with the intellectual Renaissance of Twelfth-Century, an essential movement for Western history. The knight is not only fighting in battles, but also moving in sophisticated courts. He is interested on Latin classics and reading, and even on his own poetry. He supports "jongleurs" and minstrels and he likes to have literary conversations with clerics, who try to reform his behaviour, which is often brutal. These lettered warriors, while improving they culture, learn how to repress their own violence and they are initiated to courtesy: selected language, measured gestures, elegance in dress, and manners at table. Their association with women, who are often learned, becomes more gallant. A mental revolution is acting among lay elites, who, in contact with clergy, use their weapons for common welfare. This new conduct is a sign of modernity
Analysis 12th century, 13th century, Aristocracy, Cultural studies, France, History, Medieval
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- France -- History -- 12th century
Aristocracy (Social class) -- France -- History -- 13th century
Civilization, Medieval.
HISTORY -- Medieval.
Aristocracy (Social class)
Civilization, Medieval
Manners and customs
SUBJECT France -- Social life and customs -- 12th century
France -- Social life and customs -- 13th century
Subject France
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789633861080
963386108X
9633862353
9789633862353
Other Titles Chevalier lettré. English