Università Roma Tre

The poetry of the Troubadours is the first, foundational, lyrical experience in a Romance language. The Occitan poets of the first generations, during the 12th century, catalyze and overcome an often elusive previous tradition, and give shape to an imaginary that, through metamorphoses and adaptations, will overcome the boundaries of the Middle Ages and arrive to the present Age. The course follows a thematic and intertextual approach and aims to give an overview of troubadour poetry, its influences on European literatures (especially Italian literature), and show its legacy in the work of authors of our time (Pound, Pasolini, Raboni, and others).

C. Di Girolamo, I trovatori, Torino, Bollati Boringhieri, 2021 (parti scelte)
M. Zink, I trovatori. Una storia poetica, Milano, Mimesis, 2013

An anthology of text and essays discussed in class collected by the teacher.

Non-attending students, are invited to contact the professor at least 2 months prior the exam to define a specific program.