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Jaufre Rudel ( Jaufré in modern Occitan) was the Prince of Blaye ( Princes de Blaia) and a troubadour of the early- to mid-12th century, who probably died during the Second Crusade, in or after 1147. He is noted for developing the theme of "love from afar" ( amor de lonh or amour de loin) in his songs. Very little is known about his life, but ...
Aug 23, 2021 · 2021.08.23 | By Gregory Nagy §0. In the medieval textual tradition recording the songs of a troubadour named Jaufré Rudel, who dates back to the 12 th century CE, we read references in his Song 5 to ‘a distant love’, un amor de loing, experienced by the poet in the melancholy role of being in love—hopelessly but joyously—with an unidentified lady who is unattainable, beyond reach.
Apr 22, 2024 · 1130 - 1150. Seigneur de Blaye Jaufré Rudel (flourished 1130–50) was second to Guilhem VII, count of Poitiers on the ordinary list of great troubadours, wrote stanzas of simple and pathetic accents. The story of his “far-away love,” possibly the Countess of Tripoli, gave rise to a legend that became popular in literature, notably Edmond ...
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Jaufré Rudel ou Jaufre Rudel (en occitan Jaufre Rudèl ), né au début du XIIe siècle (entre 1110 1 et 1130) à Blaye, et mort selon la légende pendant la deuxième croisade (vers 1148 ou vers 1170 2 ), est un troubadour aquitain de langue occitane . Il est principalement connu pour avoir développé le thème de "l'amour de loin" (en ...
THE DISTANT LOVE OF JAUFRE RUDEL 529. to a purely spiritual passion, but to the poet's love of a distant land, i. e. the Holy Land, here personified, or represented figuratively, as love of a far-away mistress. An analysis of the poem, " Quan lo rius de la fontana," with this interpretation in mind resolves many of its apparent difficulties.
Feb 14, 2014 · Jaufre Rudel was a 12th century troubadour and crusader. His reason for joining the Second Crusade was based on love, not war. After hearing stories of the legendary beauty of the Countess Hodierna of Tripoli, Jaufre joined the Crusade to see her. He wrote songs professing his love to Hodierna, although he never met her or even saw her.
Jaufre Rudel is the 292nd most popular composer (down from 272nd in 2019), the 1,335th most popular biography from France (down from 1,231st in 2019) and the 47th most popular French Composer. Jaufre Rudel is most famous for being a troubadour who wrote songs about his love for the wife of his lord, the Count of Tripoli.
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