Arthurian Romances

Name: Arthurian Romances
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140445213
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By Chrétien de Troyes

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Arthurian Romances by Chrétien de Troyes is a seminal collection of medieval narratives that explore the adventures and trials of King Arthur's knights. Focusing on themes of chivalric ideals, love, and heroism, the stories delve into the personal quests of figures like Lancelot and Perceval. Set against the backdrop of the legendary Arthurian court, the tales weave mythical elements with rich depictions of courtly life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by medieval literature and the legendary tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The tales are full of chivalry, romance, and adventure, providing rich insights into the cultural and social values of the time. Fans of epic storytelling and timeless themes will find this a captivating read.

Arthurian Romances

The "Arthurian Romances" contains prose translations of all five of Chretien's "verse romans" - "Erec and Enide", "Cliges", "Lancelot", "Yvain", "Perceval".

Taking the legends surrounding King Arthur and weaving in new psychological elements of personal desire and courtly manner, Chretien de Troyes fashioned a new form of medieval Romance.

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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. Erec and Enide explores a knight's conflict between love and honour, Cliges exalts the possibility of pure love outside marriage, while the haunting The Story of the Grail chronicles the legendary quest.

Rich in symbolism, these evocative tales combine closely observed detail with fantastic adventure to create a compelling world that profoundly influenced Malory, and are the basis of the Arthurian legends we know today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140445213

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 1991

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by William Kibler
Translated by Carleton Carroll
Introduction by William Kibler
Notes by William Kibler

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 351g

Pages: 528

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Arts & Culture Chrétien de Troyes General Fiction Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

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 as 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.