The Oriental Influences On The Troubadours

The Oriental Influences on the Troubadours is a book written by John Frederick Rowbotham that explores the impact of Eastern culture on the music and poetry of the Troubadours in medieval France. The Troubadours were a group of poets and musicians who flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries, and their works were characterized by themes of courtly love, chivalry, and romance.Rowbotham argues that the Troubadours were heavily influenced by the culture and ideas of the Islamic world, which was flourishing at the time. He examines the ways in which Arabic poetry, music, and philosophy were incorporated into the works of the Troubadours, and how this fusion of cultures helped to shape the development of Western music and literature.The book explores a range of topics, including the influence of Arabic musical scales and rhythms on Troubadour music, the use of Arabic poetic forms and themes in Troubadour poetry, and the impact of Islamic philosophy on the Troubadour concept of courtly love.Overall, The Oriental Influences on the Troubadours is a fascinating exploration of the cross-cultural influences that shaped medieval European culture, and sheds new light on the origins of Western music and literature.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Troubadours and Courts of Love, by John Frederick Rowbotham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610432X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.