The Romance of the Rose by Guillaume (de Lorris)
"Le Roman de la Rose" is a medieval French poem styled as an allegorical dream vision. The narrative focuses on a courtier who dreams of a beautiful rose within a walled garden, representing his romantic pursuit of a lady. The poem explores themes of love, desire, and courtly manners, and is imbued with symbolism and allegory, making it a significant work in the tradition of courtly love literature.
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- French
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- 300-400
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- Old french
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