Occitan poetry

Occitan poetry refers to the body of lyrical works composed in the Occitan language, primarily during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 11th to 13th centuries. It flourished in the region of what is now southern France and is notable for its themes of chivalry, love, and nature. The troubadours, who were poetic musicians, played a key role in this tradition, focusing on courtly love and personal emotion. Their distinctive lyrical forms, such as the "canso," paved the way for later European poetry and influenced the development of romantic literature.