The Middle English “Castle of Love” and Robert Grosseteste’s Anglo-Norman Original, “Le chasteau d’amour”

Edited by Dana M. Symons Translated by Dana M. Symons

Book cover: The Middle English “Castle of Love” and Robert Grosseteste’s Anglo-Norman Original, “Le chasteau d’amour”

Paperback (Published)

(June 2025)

ISBN: 9781580446952

8.27 x 10.24 inches

Price: $24.95

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An edition of The Castle of Love, a Middle English translation of Robert Grosseteste’s Anglo-Norman poem, with a previously unpublished supplemental text of the Chateau d’amour, an invaluable addition for comparisons between the texts.


This new edition of the Middle English Castle of Love includes a French text of Le chasteau d’amour, Robert Grosseteste’s Anglo-Norman poem that forms the basis of the medieval English translation. Rich biblical allusions and architectural imagery showcase the popular allegory of Virgin Mary as castle of love, set within Grosseteste’s influential interpretation of the allegory of the four daughters of God, where medieval romance motifs, feudal structures, and legal principles illuminate the central theme of salvation history.

Introduction The Castle of Love Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Appendix: Le chateau d'amour Textual Notes to Le chateau d'amour Bibliography Glossary,

Introduction

The Castle of Love

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes

Appendix: Le château d’amour

Textual Notes to Le château d’amour

Bibliography

Glossary

  • Edited by Dana M. Symons
  • Translated by Dana M. Symons