The Italian romance epic of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, with its multitude of characters, complex plots, and roots in medieval Carolingian and Arthurian chivalric romances, was a form popular with courtly and urban audiences. In the hands of writers such as Boiardo, Ariosto, and Tasso, works of remarkable sophistication that combined high seriousness and low comedy were created. Their works went on to influence Cervantes, Milton, Ronsard, Shakespeare, and Spenser.
In this volume, instructors will find ideas for teaching the Italian Renaissance romance epic along with its adaptations in film, theater, visual art, and music. An extensive resources section locates primary texts online and lists critical studies, anthologies, and reference works.
| ISBN: | 9781603293662 |
| Publication date: | 30th December 2018 |
| Author: | Jo Ann Cavallo |
| Publisher: | Modern Language Association of America an imprint of Modern Language Association |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 392 pages |
| Series: | Options for Teaching |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary companions, book reviews and guides Literary studies: general Language teaching and learning |