Marie de France (active 1160-1215) was a French poet, likely based in England, who wrote in Anglo-Norman and is notable for her collection of Breton Lays.
Marie de France (fl. 1160-1215) was a French poet who likely lived in England and wrote in Anglo-Norman, known for her Breton Lays.
| Front | Marie de France |
|---|---|
| Back | d. c. 1216 French poet who probably lived in England, writing in Anglo-Norman Breton Lays Marie de France (fl. 1160 to 1215) was a poet who was probably born in France and lived in England during the late 12th century. She lived and wrote at an unknown court, but she and her work were almost certainly known at the royal court of King Henry II of England. Virtually nothing is known of her life; both her given name and its geographical specification come from her manuscripts. However, one written description of her work and popularity from her own era still exists. She is considered by scholars to be the first female French poet.[1] |
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Marius pater rome time epicurean philosophical romance walter
Previous card: Voyage thither herman mardi melville narrator taji jarl
Up to card list: Wordsworth companion to literature by Bahman Moradi