Fiction & Literature Classics, European Poetry
Arthurian Romances
Chretien de Troyes, William W. Kibler (Translator), Carleton W. Carroll (Translator), William W. Kibler (Introduction), William W. Kibler
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Overview
Fantastic adventures abound in these courtly romances: Erec and Enide, Cligés, The Knight of the Cart, The Knight with the Lion, and The Story of the Grail.
Synopsis
The twelfth-century poet, Chrétien de Troyes, is chiefly responsible for the preservation of Arthurian myth and its eminent role in European literature. This sensitive translation of his verse narratives features 4 romances. Its tales of Lancelot and early Grail legends offer lively, accessible views of the ideals of French chivalry.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 1991
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Pages
528
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780140445213