Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose
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"Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four Lais Rendered into English Prose" by Jessie L. Weston is a collection of medieval romances likely written in the early 20th century. This work features four Breton lays that explore themes of chivalry, love, and the intertwining of the mortal and the supernatural. The main characters encompass brave knights and enchanting ladies, offering readers a glimpse into the rich folklore and moral lessons of Arthurian legend. The
opening portion introduces the first lai, "Guingamor," where we meet the noble knight Guingamor, who is beloved by his uncle, the king. Despite his high regard, Guingamor faces temptation from the queen, who desires him passionately. As the story unfolds, Guingamor embarks on an adventure hunting a mythical white boar, leading him to a magical encounter with a maiden, which sets the stage for his challenges. This beginning hints at a narrative filled with dramatic choices focused on loyalty, honor, and the consequences of romantic entanglements in a fantastical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marie, de France, active 12th century |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Watts, Caroline (Illustrator) |
| Translator | Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928 |
| Title | Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose |
| Alternate Title | Guingamor, Launfal, Tyolet, The Were-Wolf |
| Series Title | Arthurian romances unrepresented in Malory's "Morte d'Arthur", no. 3 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Arthurian romances |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46234 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46234-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1062 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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