Chivalric Romance
Chivalric Romance
Originated in France in 12-13 century.
Usually in the form of the narrative poetry -> later it disappeared.
The storyline centers around a knight who undergoes several battles to win the heart of his loved
one.
Romance vs. Pastoral
ROMANCE PASTORAL
Lady was from the higher class than a knight. Lady was a shepherdess who seduces the knight.
Impossible love Impossible love
There are 3 categories of Chivalric Romance
1. The Matter of Britain
About King Arthur and his court.
2. The Matter of Troy
About the antique myth of Britain origin from the ancient city of Troy through its founder
Brutus.
3. The Breton Lay
Main character is Merlin.
Chivalric romance is a mixture of:
local myths Anglo-Saxon heritage
French courtly tradition
ancient Greek ...
annaabi.ee 
