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An abstract of the thesis of Noemie Young-Studer for the Master of Arts in French presented February 5, 2003. Title: La chanson d'Yde et Olive: A Parable of a Medieval Self-Made Man La chanson d'Yde et Olive, an early fourteenth-century epic poem from the Picard region, exemplifies the medieval custom of text renewal that seeks to adapt pagan materials to fit Christian doctrine. Largely based on the plot of the Ovidian fable Iphis and Ianthe from The Metamorphoses, its main character Yde undergoes a metaphorical transformation from a woman into a man. Moreover, much like the Ovide moralise, a Christianized adaptation of the Latin original, Yde et Olive's message can be understood as a Christian parable for the purging of the sinful soul. To set up the poem's didactic message, the poet carefully infuses the story with contemporary social concerns, such as the theme of incest and gender disruption, both potentially offensive forces to the medieval social structure. In the backdrop ofthese threats to society, the heroine's overcoming of her struggles becomes all the more meaningful, leading to a clear moral message to the reader. While being a hybrid in genre and structure, the poem shows many borrowings from Christian hagiography, especially from the later, more romance-influenced versions ofthe Vitae offemale transvestite saints. In these narratives, the heroine's spiritual development is typically portrayed in terms of "becoming male," which can also be understood as an erasure of sexual difference to approach God in aN eoplatonic sense. Moreover, the development of Yde's own hybrid state leading to the climax of revealing her new sex exemplifies medieval literary criticism, elaborating on the central theme of uncovering truth by exposing the hidden gem beneath the rough surface. LA CHANSON D 'YDE ET OLIVE: A PARABLE OF A MEDIEVAL SELF-MADE MAN by NOEMIE YOUNG-STUDER A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS III FRENCH Portland State University 2003 IN MEMORIAM ELISABETH STUDER-EGLIN I would like to thank my parents who showed me the beauty of early music and art and my husband Brian for his love and support during my studies. Also special thanks to Prof. Gina Greco who introduced me to medieval literature and Prof. Christine Rose who initially pointed me to the existence of La Chanson d'Yde et Olive. The constant encouragements and help of the entire medieval faculty were invaluable during my time at Portland State University. 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS