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Record Number: 7415 Author(s)/Creator(s): Burrell , Margaret. Contributor(s): Title: Tel seit la lei de mariage: Fact and Fiction in Models of Twelfth-Century Marriage [the author examines the depiction of marriage in two French texts, the "Mystère d'Adam" and "Erec et Enide," which explore both the theories of marriage and its practice; for Adam and Eve, marriage fails because of a lack of loyalty, but for Chrétien's couple mutual trust and devotion are rewarded]. Source: Parergon: Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, New Series 18, 2 (January 2001): Pages 1 - 15. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Canon Law Chretien de Troyes, Poet- Erec et Enide Gratian, Canonist- Decretum Literature- Drama Literature- Verse Marriage in Literature Mystere d'Adam, Play Award Note: Geographic Area: France Century: 12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2001. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 03136221

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