The Complete Romances of Chretien de Troyes, Paperback

The Complete Romances of Chretien de Troyes, Paperback

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"" A]n eminently readable text, done clearly and accurately... it gives as good an idea as a translation can of the complexity and subtlety of Chretien's originals.... The text is provided by a translator who understands the spirit as well as the letter of the original and renders it with style....T]his translation should attract a wide audience of students and Arthurian enthusiasts."" -Speculum"" A] significant contribution to the field of medieval studiesand] a pleasure to read."" -Library Journal""These are, above all, stories of courtly love and of knights tested in their devotion to chivalric ideals (with passion and duty often at odds); but they are also thrilling wonder stories of giants, wild men, tame lions, razor-sharp bridges and visits to the Other World."" -Washington Post Book World""This tastefully produced book will be the standard general translation for many years to come."" -Choice This new translation brings to life for a new generation of readers the stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Gawain, Perceval, Yvain, and the other ""knights and ladies"" of Chretien de Troyes' famous romances.

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