An edition of Les lais de Marie de France (1932)

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An edition of Les lais de Marie de France (1932)

Les lais de Marie de France.

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Les lais de Marie de France is a collection of narrative poems written by the medieval French poet known as Marie de France. This work, believed to have been composed in the 12th century, consists of twelve lais, which are short romantic and fantastical stories written in verse form.

Marie de France's lais draw inspiration from Celtic and Arthurian legends, as well as medieval courtly love traditions. Each lai tells a standalone tale, often centered around themes of love, desire, adventure, and supernatural elements. The stories feature a range of characters, including knights, noble ladies, fairies, werewolves, and shape-shifters, creating a rich tapestry of medieval folklore.

One of the remarkable aspects of Les lais de Marie de France is the poet's skillful use of language and poetic techniques. Marie de France's writing style combines elegance, lyricism, and vivid imagery, transporting the readers to the imaginative and enchanting world of her narratives.

While the lais explore themes of love and desire, they also touch upon deeper subjects such as loyalty, fate, and the complexities of human relationships. Marie de France's works offer insights into the social and cultural values of medieval society, providing a glimpse into the courtly and chivalric ideals of the time.

Les lais de Marie de France is recognized as a significant contribution to medieval literature, particularly in the realm of romance and narrative poetry. Its influence can be seen in later works of literature, including the Arthurian legends and the development of the romance genre.

Overall, this collection of lais showcases Marie de France's talent as a storyteller and her ability to capture the imagination of her readers through tales of love, adventure, and magic.

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Prentice-Hall
Language
French
Pages
133

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Cover of: Les Lais de Marie de France
Les Lais de Marie de France
May 15, 2007, European Masterpieces
Paperback in French
Cover of: Les lais de Marie de France.
Les lais de Marie de France.
1970, Prentice-Hall
in French
Cover of: Les lais de Marie de France
Les lais de Marie de France
1966, H. Champion
in French

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Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 132-133.

Published in
Englewood Cliffs, N.J

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
841/.1
Library of Congress
PQ1494.L3 A2 1970

The Physical Object

Pagination
viii, 133 p.
Number of pages
133

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL5696101M
Internet Archive
leslaisdemariede0000mari_t8t3
ISBN 10
0135306671
LCCN
70092454
OCLC/WorldCat
58484
Library Thing
51719
Goodreads
360848

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