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Essay Archive - Minstrels
Minstrels
Minstrels, or traveling thespians, thrived throughout Europe in medieval
times. The term minstrel referred to a professional entertainer of any kind
from the 12th century to the 17th century. Minstrels were instrumentalist, but
were also often jugglers, acrobats, and storytellers. Although minstrels no
longer exist, they played an important role in medieval history and, at one time,
could be found, in one form or another, throughout the entire continent of
Europe.
Different countries had different names for minstrels. In Germany, they
were called minnesingers. In France, they were known as troubadours and
joungle....
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