"The sum of the whole matter is this, that a man should fear and revere his lady."
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About Andreas Capellanus
Andreas Capellanus, also known as Andreas the Chaplain, was a twelfth-century French courtier and writer. He is best known for his work 'De Amore' (On Love), a treatise on the art of courtly love. His work discusses the rules of love as practiced in the medieval courts, exploring the concepts of chivalry, romance, and courtesy. Capellanus's work had a significant influence on the literature and culture of the Middle Ages.
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