Love Cures

Love Cures by Laine Doggett examines the intersection of love, medicine, and magic within Old French romance of the high Middle Ages. This volume 1 study explores how medieval depictions of healing and love potions shaped modern perceptions of romance. By analyzing these narratives through the lens of history and anthropology, the author challenges the dismissal of these women as mere fantasy figures or witches.

This work of literary criticism and social science provides a detailed analysis of European and French medieval culture. Love Cures connects historical medical practices to contemporary popular music and cultural tropes. The text serves as a scholarly resource for those interested in the history of France and the evolution of marriage and magic across diverse academic disciplines.