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File Size : 30,1 MB
Release : 1919
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Author : Chretien de Troyes
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 27,24 MB
Release : 1987-09-10
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 0300187580
The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.
Author : Aristophanes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 30,79 MB
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1625580681
Writing at the time of political and social crisis in Athens, Aristophanes was an eloquent yet bawdy challenger to the demagogue and the sophist. The Achanians is a plea for peace set against the background of the long war with Sparta.
Author : Hilaire Belloc
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Page : 312 pages
File Size : 37,30 MB
Release : 1927
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Author : Bennett H Wall
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 2021-09-10
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ISBN : 9781015031500
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Norris Paul
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Page : 472 pages
File Size : 25,75 MB
Release : 1890
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Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,7 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781021244048
This classic French medieval love story is retold by Andrew Lang in modern language and style in this enchanting book. The tale of the noble knight Aucassin and his beloved Nicolette has captivated readers for centuries. Lang's retelling is accessible and engaging, making this classic work of literature accessible to modern audiences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
