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The Romance of the Rose

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Written in two parts by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun, 'Le Roman de la Rose' is a seminal work of medieval literature that explores themes of love, morality, and human nature through allegory.

It was highly influential in European literature and sparked significant literary debates.

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Mentioned by Alie Ward as a 14th-century book featuring imagery of a nun harvesting a phallus from a tree.
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Medieval Codicology (WEIRD MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPT ART & MEMES & SNAILS) with Evan Pridmore
Mentioned as the 13th century text that Christine attacks for its misogyny and scandalous content.
HoP 336 - We Built This City - Christine de Pizan
Mentioned as a central work in 16th century France, illustrating the relevance of medieval French literature during the Renaissance.
HoP 397 - Do As the Romans Did - French Humanism
Mentioned by Tom Holland in relation to Chaucer's poem, "The Parliament of Foules."
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