Roman de Fauvel

The Roman de Fauvel is a large compilation of poetry and music by various authors. It was published in 1310 and 1314, marking the beginning of the stylistic period ars nova.

Related Topics:
1310 - 1314 - Ars nova

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The Roman de Fauvel provides a veritable anthology of thirteenth and early fourtenth century music, containing Latin and French liturgical and devotional, sacred and profane, monophonic and polyphonic, chant, old and new music.

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Following in the literary tradition of the thirteenth century, the Roman de Fauvel is often compared with the Roman de la Rose. The Roman de Fauvel is laden with allegories and political satire. The main character, Fauvel, is a horse who represents all that is evil in the world. His name forms an acrostic where each letter stands for one of the seven deadly sins: Flaterie, Avarice, Vilanie, Variété, Envie, and Lacheté. (Dillon 14)

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