{"title":"Jean de Meun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJean de Meun\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for his contribution to medieval literature, notably through works like \u003cem\u003eThe Romance of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings blend allegory, philosophy, and wit, offering rich insights into medieval culture and thought. Readers interested in the intersection of poetry and intellectual discourse will find his works compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts provide a vivid glimpse into the arts and culture of their time, exploring themes of love, knowledge, and human nature. Jean de Meun’s style invites reflection on enduring questions through the lens of medieval allegory and poetic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-romance-of-the-rose-by-guillaume-de-lorris-9780691044569","title":"The Romance of the Rose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a line-by-line rendering of the \u003ci\u003eRoman de la Rose\u003c\/i\u003e, the dream allegory of the 13th century. This edition contains updated critical apparatus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction provides an overview of the work, covering such topics as the iconographic significance of the imagery and the use of irony in developing the central theme of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated preface reviews selected scholarship through 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600233087212,"sku":"9780691044569","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8d4c91cf3be01f6ae65d408eb266c60d.jpg?v=1778020784"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jean-de-meun.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}