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of Toulouse Peire Raimon
A medieval troubadour from Toulouse, he left behind songs that still offer a lively window into courtly love and Occitan lyric poetry. His surviving work helps keep the world of the 12th and early 13th centuries vividly in view.
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Poésies du troubadour Peire Raimon de Toulouse: Texte et traduction
by of Toulouse Peire Raimon
About the author
Active around 1180 to 1220, Peire Raimon de Tolosa was a troubadour from the merchant class of Toulouse. He is one of the better-documented voices of Occitan lyric poetry, and his songs show the polished style and emotional play that made troubadour verse so influential across medieval Europe.
About eighteen of his poems survive, including love songs and moral or reflective pieces. Sources also note that he was sometimes called lo Viellz ("the Old") or lo Gros ("the Fat"), though those labels may not always refer to the same person.
For modern readers and listeners, his work offers more than literary history. It preserves the sound of a culture built on performance, wit, and finely shaped feeling, making him a compelling guide to the troubadour tradition.