Arthurian Romances
Erec and Enide; Cliges; Lancelot; Yvain; Perceval
$26.46
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
1 May 1991
Summary
A fine collection of the greatest French tales about the legend of Arthur.
Taking the legends surrounding King Arthur and weaving in new psychological elements of personal desire and courtly manner, Chrétien de Troyes fashioned a new form of medieval Romance. The Knight of the Cart is the first telling of the adulterous relationship between Lancelot and Arthur’s Queen Guinevere, and in The Knight with the Lion Yvain neglects his bride in his quest for greater glory. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140445213 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140445218 |
| Author: | William Kibler, Carleton Carroll, Chrétien de Troyes |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 1 May 1991 |
| Weight: | 384g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
William Kibler
Chretien de Troyes wrote in French in the second half of the twelfth century. Very little is known about his life.
William W. Kibler teaches at the University of Texas at AUsin. He has served as president of the North American Branch of the Societe Rencesvals and has published many articles on medieval French literature.
Carleton W. Carroll is Professor of French at Oregon State University. Previous publications include editions and translations of Chretien’s Eric et Enide and Le Chevalier au Lion.
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