Le roman de Tristan et Iseut by Joseph Bédier
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"Le roman de Tristan et Iseut" by Joseph Bédier is a retelling of the famous medieval love story, written in the late 19th century. This rendition weaves together fragments from ancient poems and sources to create a comprehensive narrative about the tragic romance between Tristan and Iseut, set against the backdrop of mythical and medieval elements. The book explores themes of love, fate, and betrayal, showcasing the depth of emotion and the
complexities of human relationships. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to the origins of Tristan, who is born amidst tragedy when his mother dies following his birth. Raised by the loyal Rohalt, he learns the arts of knighthood. The opening chapters establish a rich context of love and conflict, as Tristan becomes involved in the affairs of King Marc of Cornwall and is soon drawn into a fateful quest. The narrative begins to unfold the events leading Tristan to battle the formidable Morholt of Ireland, ultimately setting the stage for the deeper romantic entanglements with Iseut that follow. This beginning effectively captivates the reader with its lyrical prose and foreshadows the adventures and heartbreak that characterize the legendary love story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le roman de Tristan et Iseut |
| Credits | Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42256 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42256-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 871 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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