The Juggler of Notre Dame and the Medievalizing of Modernity

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Exploring the evolution of a captivating tale, this six-volume study traces the journey of a medieval French poem into its later adaptations in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The narrative follows an entertainer who leaves his worldly life to join a monastery, facing accusations of blasphemy for his dance of devotion before a Madonna statue. His fate changes dramatically when the statue comes to life, revealing the power of art and faith.