The way of a lightfooted young : images of evolution in troubadour poetry

Abstract

The article shows the importance of the notion of positive evolution in the troubadour poetry. This evolution is usually understood as a process of self-disciplination which the poet undergoes in order to reach for his already perfect lady.

Such evolution plays a crucial role in the courtly poetry and in the medieval vernacular literature as a whole.

Keywords

• evolution
• self-discipline
• courtly love
• troubadour poetry
• medieval literature
• vernakulární literatura