Lisa Nicholas asked for help regarding the "immense literature" on Chretien de Troyes and the Cistercians. Having opened this matter, I must now be honest about my knowledge: there certainly must be others on the list who can respond better than I regarding the question of Chretien de Troyes and Cistercian spirituality; I am aware that it has been a frequently discussed but it is not an area of my own expertise. Perhaps my reference to "immense literature" was hyperbolic. Lest anyone be deferring to me, since I raised the issue, please don't, and come to Ms. Nicholas's aid. I've contributed my bit and will pipe down for now.
Dennis Martin
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