Guillaume de Mauchaut

La Prise d'Alixandre

• Author(s): R. Barton Palmer,
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 700
• ISBN_10: 1134824815
  ISBN_13: 9781134824816
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Literary Criticism / General , Literary Criticism / Medieval , Literary Collections / General , Poetry / General , Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical ,

Description:... This is the first edition in more than a century and the first modern English translation of the crowning masterwork of Machaut's literary career. Based on his extensive discussion with returning crusaders, the poet recounts King Peter I of Cyprus's successful attack and capture of the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 1365. This volume features a full discussion of Machaut's life and career, historical commentary, extensive annotation and a select bibliography.