Posted: November 29th, 2016

What observations and connections can you make about the role of women of the court and their feedom of expression can be made after reading the work of Comtessa De Dia?

Sayre posits that the vocabulary associated with romantic love, as it is known today, came into being during the Medieval Period.  The troubadour or trobairitz, accompaniedby lyre or lute, would recite poems about the feelings associated with this type of love.  Discuss the common characteristics of these poems.  What are your reactions to these expressions romantic love?  Does the content of the poetry surprise you in any way?  What observations and connections can you make about the role of women of the court and their feedom of expression can be made after reading the work of Comtessa De Dia?