Why the Tudors fell for courtly love
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Is This Pure Love, Chaste?
There's nothing the lover, presumed male, wouldn't do for his lady. But was this pure love, chaste? Is one of the questions that has been bugging thinkers on courtly love. The really bizarre thing is that they are supposed to be admired for the ardour of their feelings,. as of course in the real mediaeval world.
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