The Romance of Tristan and Iseult by Joseph Bédier

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Author Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938
Translator Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Title The Romance of Tristan and Iseult
Note Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Text file Produced by Jeffrey Kraus-yao
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Summary "The Romance of Tristan and Iseult" by Joseph Bédier is a classic medieval tale retold in prose, likely written in the early 20th century. This timeless story of tragic love follows the hearts of the noble Tristan and the beautiful Iseult, as their fated romance unfolds amidst themes of loyalty, duty, and betrayal. The opening of the story introduces Tristan’s origins and the circumstances surrounding his birth, shortly before diving into the events that would shape his life. It describes the conflicts faced by King Mark of Cornwall, Tristan's uncle, and the challenges posed by Duke Morgan. As the narrative unfolds, Tristan's heroism is highlighted through his battle against the mighty Morholt of Ireland, an encounter that leads to much of the tragic tension surrounding his and Iseult's love. The reader is then invited into a world of knights, kingdoms, and the powerful allure of forbidden love, as well as a brewing storm of jealousy and deceit that sets the stage for inevitable heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject Tristan (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations
Subject Iseult (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations
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EBook-No. 14244
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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