Troubadour Poetry and Ramon Llull Analysis

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Troubadour Poetry

Troubadours originated in Southern France during the 11th century, writing in Occitan.
Troubadour poetry, primarily focused on love, often addressed high-ranking women, expressing devotion and obedience, a style known as courtly love.
Troubadour poetry elevated Occitan to a literary language, creating a new form of lyric poetry.
Notable Catalan troubadours include Guillem de Berguedà, Guillem de Cabestany, Cerverí de Girona, and Ponç de la Guàrdia.

Ramon Llull

Ramon Llull, a 13th-century Majorcan writer, philosopher, and theologian, had significant influence on Catalan literature.
Llull's works were translated into other European languages, spreading knowledge and ideals, spanning across philosophy and theology.

Analysis of Poems

The document analyzed two poems, focusing on language use and content.
Analysis included questions related to:
- Which poet described the physical features of their lover?
- When did the poets express their mutual attachment?

Troubadours

In the 12th century, the term "troubadour" was used to refer to poets who wrote in Provençal (Occitan)
Troubadours were the first lyric poets to elevate their vernacular language to a literary one.
Their poetry was characterized by its amorous themes, addressed to women, often married and of high social status.
Courtly love, a central concept in their poetry, treated love with sophistication and spirituality.
"Trobairitz" were Occitan women who wrote courtly literature.
"Jorglars" were responsible for singing and interpreting the troubadours' works.
Troubadour poetry quickly spread to neighboring regions, including Catalonia.
Out of 350 known troubadours, 24 were Catalan, including notable figures such as Guillem de Berguedà, Guillem de Cabestany, Cerverí de Girona, and Ponç de la Guàrdia.

Description

Explore the rich world of troubadour poetry and its evolution in the 11th century, focusing on the influential writers and their courtly themes. This quiz also delves into the significant contributions of Ramon Llull to Catalan literature and the analysis of selected poems. Test your knowledge of this fascinating literary period!