Episode 1466
The Poetry Fix: The Hunt (Guigemar)
WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM · Student Content
October 8, 20244m 31s
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Show Notes
Today, we read an opening excerpt from Marie de France's Guigemar, a medieval tale of curses, courtly intrigue, and forbidden love. We examine the poet's characterization of the knight, Guigemar, and how his lack of tenderness foreshadows the dramatic events to follow.
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HillsdaleRadioCollegePoetryEnglishLiteratureEnglish