Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty Mentor
Christine Cooper-Rompato
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
My paper focuses on the Lais of Marie de France, which were written in the 12th century. Lais are short, narrative poems that typically follow the romance form of integration, disintegration, and reintegration. Marie de France, an educated noblewoman, uses satire to reverse this traditional romance form and comment on gender stereotypes and power. My research examines how Marie de France employs satire in her work, and how some translations of her work have attempted to subvert the satire and return her stories to a more traditional form. Dr. Cooper-Rompato (English Department) would like to recommend this paper as part of a panel on medieval literature.
Location
Room 101
Start Date
4-12-2018 1:30 PM
End Date
4-12-2018 2:45 PM
There was no Joking: Satire in Marie de France's Lais
Room 101
My paper focuses on the Lais of Marie de France, which were written in the 12th century. Lais are short, narrative poems that typically follow the romance form of integration, disintegration, and reintegration. Marie de France, an educated noblewoman, uses satire to reverse this traditional romance form and comment on gender stereotypes and power. My research examines how Marie de France employs satire in her work, and how some translations of her work have attempted to subvert the satire and return her stories to a more traditional form. Dr. Cooper-Rompato (English Department) would like to recommend this paper as part of a panel on medieval literature.