Between Courtly Literature and Al-Andaluz - Oriental Symbolism and Influences in the Romances of Chretien de Troyes (Paperback)

Chretien de Troyes uses references to Spain throughout his romances. Despite past suggestions that they contain Mozarabic and Islamic themes, these references have never been commented upon. This book demonstrates that these allusions to Spain occur at key moments in the romances, and are often served with linguistic riddles.