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Deux hommes sur un cheval

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Deux hommes sur un cheval explores the representation of male homosexuality in medieval literary texts, situating these depictions within the broader social and cultural values of the period. Author Didier Godard examines a range of works from the era, analyzing how same-sex desire is expressed, concealed, condemned, or overlooked in narrative poetry, chronicles, religious writings, and legal texts. By drawing on historical sources and literary criticism, the book traces shifts in attitudes toward homosexuality from the early Middle Ages to the later medieval centuries, highlighting the interplay between ecclesiastical doctrine, courtly culture, everyday experience, and literary expression. The study contributes to discussions of gender and sexuality in premodern Europe, offering readers a nuanced view of how medieval authors negotiated identity and desire. Though scholarly in tone, the work remains accessible to those interested in LGBTQ+ history and medieval studies.

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