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The '''pastorela''' is a poetic genre used by the [[troubadour]]s, which was the genesis of the [[pastourelle]]. It concerns the meeting of a knight with a shepherdess, which may lead to any of a number of possible conclusions. They are usually humorous pieces.
The '''pastorela''' is a poetic genre used by the [[troubadour]]s, which was the genesis of the [[pastourelle]]. It concerns the meeting of a knight with a shepherdess, which may lead to any of a number of possible conclusions, usually consumation or rejection. They are usually humorous pieces. Troubadours who have used the pastorela form include [[Marcabru]], [[Guiraut Riquier]] and [[Cercamon]].


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[[Category:troubadour]]

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The pastorela is a poetic genre used by the troubadours, which was the genesis of the pastourelle. It concerns the meeting of a knight with a shepherdess, which may lead to any of a number of possible conclusions, usually consumation or rejection. They are usually humorous pieces. Troubadours who have used the pastorela form include Marcabru, Guiraut Riquier and Cercamon.