The Medieval Romance

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The Medieval Romance
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Popular from the 12th to the 15th
centuries. Based on the feudal ideal of chivalry.
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Medieval Romances such as Tristan and Isolde and
The Story of the Grail are imbued with . . .
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Adventure
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L O V E,
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and the
supernatural
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Performed by minstrels professional
storytellers.
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Romances typically feature
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Kings
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Knights,
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Quests
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damsels in distress,
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and glamorous portrayals of castle life, including
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feasts
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knights,
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and courtly love.
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The most famous romances are about King Arthur,
but thats Brit Lit, so youll have to wait until
youre seniors. Ha.
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