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Record Number: 4473 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: Tempering Scandal: Eleanor of Aquitaine and Benoit de Sainte-Maure's "Roman de Troie" Source: Eleanor of Aquitaine: Lord and Lady.  Edited by Bonnie Wheeler and John Carmi ParsonsThe New Middle Ages.  Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.  Pages 301 - 317. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): Benoit de Sainte-Maure, Poet- Roman de Troie Briseida (Literary Figure) Eleanor of Aquitaine, Wife of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England Helena (Literary Figure) Literature- Verse Queens Trojan War in Literature Women in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: France Century: 12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Since Eleanor of Aquitaine is likely to read his work, Benoit's creation of Briseida and portrayal of Helen of Troy are attempts to praise Eleanor and avoid her wrath. [Reprinted with permission of Palgrave Macmillan.] Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2003. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 0312295820

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