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The Lais of Marie de France is a series of twelve short narrative Breton lais. The short, narrative poems focus on glorifying the concept of courtly love through the adventures of the main characters.

French Mediaeval Romances From The Lays Of Marie De France is a collection of medieval romances written by Marie De France, a poet who lived in the 12th century. The book contains twelve stories, each of which tells a tale of love, chivalry, and adventure. These stories are written in verse and are considered to be some of the finest examples of medieval literature. The romances in this book are set in a mythical world of knights, damsels in distress, and magical creatures. They are full of action, drama, and suspense, and they offer a glimpse into the medieval world of chivalry and courtly love. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, romance, and the history of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Le Bisclaveret: Arthurian Romances is a collection of four medieval French romance stories written by Marie de France. These tales are set in the legendary world of King Arthur and his knights, and each one tells a unique story of love, honor, and adventure.In Guingamor, a knight must rescue his beloved from a cruel king and prove his worthiness as a true hero. Lanval tells the story of a knight who falls in love with a fairy queen and must choose between his love and his loyalty to Arthur's court. Tyolet follows the journey of a knight who discovers his true identity and must fight to reclaim his rightful place in the world. Finally, Le Bisclaveret tells the tale of a werewolf knight who must navigate the challenges of his dual nature and find acceptance in a world that fears him.Marie de France's writing is known for its lyrical beauty and imaginative storytelling, and this collection is no exception. Each story is filled with vivid imagery, complex characters, and themes that still resonate with readers today. Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Le Bisclaveret: Arthurian Romances is a must-read for fans of medieval literature and anyone who loves a good adventure story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

‘Amongst the tales I tell you once again, I would not forget the Lay of the Were-Wolf. Such beasts as he are known in every land...’A fine nobleman must flee to the woods where he periodically transforms into a gruesome beast. Out of his great love for his wife, he eventually reveals his dark secret. But will she accept his moonlit side? And more importantly, what will become of their fate? In Marie de France’s 12th-century poem, readers are invited to both discover the poetic prose of the unique ‘lai’ narrative along with the intoxicating tale of a lover struck with the unbreakable curse of a werewolf.Ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’, France’s Celtic poem ‘The Lay of the Were-Wolf’ is a chilling tale well suited to lovers of dark academia.Marie de France (1140 -C. 1190) is the earliest known French female poet, famous for her 12 poems known as ‘lais’. A ‘lai’ or ‘lay’ is a brief narrative poem typically concerning love and adventure. France drew on Celtic legends for her ‘lais’ and entertained an aristocratic audience, most likely performing them to music. Similar to the romances of Chrétien de Troyes, France’s ‘lais’ reflect 12th-century attitudes to chivalry and courtly love.

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Born in the early 1120s, the troubaritz Marie de France was the first European woman to write a book. Her Lais of Marie de France, a set of chivalric tales published circa 1170, was an immediate hit and has been in print in many languages ever since. Eleanor's Crusades, the autobiographical account of her extraordinary youthful adventures as bard to Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, was lost until its rediscovery in 2005. A remarkable document providing a unique view of the tumultuous rebirth of western civilization at the dawn of the high middle ages, Eleanor's Crusades contains dramatic first-hand accounts of the trial of Peter Abelard, early chivalric tournaments, the Cathar heresy, the building of the first Gothic cathedral, the founding of the University of Paris, the sieges of Poitiers and Valencia, chariot races in Constantinople, the sea battle of Cape Malea, and the spectacular and terrifying expedition now known as the Second Crusade. This is its first English translation.

Marie de France's beautiful poems of courtly love, enchantment and mystery are now available in a Norton Critical Edition.

Despite their modest size, the Lays of Marie de France are among the finest flowerings of Medieval French literature. They are charming, witty, and imbued with the code of courtly love. This new edition of Edith Rickert's translations will appeal to the general reader as much as the medievalist.Marie de France is thought to have been a noblewoman from the Isle de France or Normandy, living in England in the middle of the twelfth century. Her tales draw on the stories of Brittany and of her adopted country.Edith Rickert (1871-1938), a talented linguist and medievalist, received her degree from Vassar in 1891, and returned there in 1897 to teach English. She received a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1899. In 1900 she went to England where she combined academic research with a busy career as a professional writer. She returned to the United States in 1909 and later lectured at the University of Chicago. During the First World War, she worked as a codebreaker.

A title in the "Bristol Classical Press French Texts" series, in French with English notes, vocabulary and introduction. In the 12th century, Marie de France, one of the earliest female writers of medieval Europe, composed 12 poems, known as the "Lais", which offer a blend of romance and realism.

Comprising the 103 tales that form the earliest extant vernacular collection of fables from western Europe, this edition captures the fresh and lively tone of Marie de France's text. This is a reprint of the first edition published in 1987.