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The Complete Romances of Chretien De Troyes
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The Complete Romances of Chretien De Troyes Description
Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780253207876
ISBN: 0253207878
Label: Indiana University Press
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 576
Publication Date: 1993-02
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Studio: Indiana University Press
EAN: 9780253207876
ISBN: 0253207878
Label: Indiana University Press
Manufacturer: Indiana University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 576
Publication Date: 1993-02
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Studio: Indiana University Press
Editorial Review of The Complete Romances of Chretien De Troyes
Customer Reviews of The Complete Romances of Chretien De Troyes
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Classic Stories
Review: If chivalry and courtly love interest you, this collection of romances is sure to please you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: One of the finest translations
Review: This is without a doubt one of the finest translations into English of Chrétien de Troyes' Arthurian romances, which includes the seldom found "William of England".
In "Cliges" are many references to the "Tristan and Iseult" story found in other venues. The tale of Greek and English lovers is not typical of what one expects to find in Arthurian romances.
The term "courtly love" wasn't introduced until the nineteenth century, but according to French scholars, the story of "Le Chevalier de la Charette", or "The Knight of the Cart" (AKA, Lancelot and Guinevere) is the first lyric poem that dealt with this subject. I'm sure I won't be the only person who finds surprises in this early version of the tale.
For those who would like to see one of Sir Thomas Malory's sources, and enjoy a good read into the bargain, this is indeed a book to consider purchasing.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Chretien's stories are some of the best
Review: I've read several books on Arthurian literature, and this is one of my favorites. In Knight of the Cart, Chretien really makes Lancelot shine as he sacrifices more than anyone (Arthur particularly) to save Guinevere. Knight with the Lion is a little on the twisted side as Yvain falls in love with the wife of the man he kills, breaks a promise with her, then gets her back through trickery of words.
Review Summary: Classic Stories
Review: If chivalry and courtly love interest you, this collection of romances is sure to please you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: One of the finest translations
Review: This is without a doubt one of the finest translations into English of Chrétien de Troyes' Arthurian romances, which includes the seldom found "William of England".
In "Cliges" are many references to the "Tristan and Iseult" story found in other venues. The tale of Greek and English lovers is not typical of what one expects to find in Arthurian romances.
The term "courtly love" wasn't introduced until the nineteenth century, but according to French scholars, the story of "Le Chevalier de la Charette", or "The Knight of the Cart" (AKA, Lancelot and Guinevere) is the first lyric poem that dealt with this subject. I'm sure I won't be the only person who finds surprises in this early version of the tale.
For those who would like to see one of Sir Thomas Malory's sources, and enjoy a good read into the bargain, this is indeed a book to consider purchasing.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Chretien's stories are some of the best
Review: I've read several books on Arthurian literature, and this is one of my favorites. In Knight of the Cart, Chretien really makes Lancelot shine as he sacrifices more than anyone (Arthur particularly) to save Guinevere. Knight with the Lion is a little on the twisted side as Yvain falls in love with the wife of the man he kills, breaks a promise with her, then gets her back through trickery of words.
Very solid, very readable translation by Staines.