Arthurian Romances [electronic resource]
Chretien Troyes1991
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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,
Cligés 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.
Main title:
Arthurian Romances [electronic resource] / Chretien Troyes
Author:
Chretien Troyes, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 1991
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (528 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141903866
Language:
English
BRN:
429159
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |