Les Romans de la Table Ronde (1 / 5) by Paulin Paris
"Les Romans de la Table Ronde" by Paulin Paris is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into a series of medieval narratives centered around legendary figures such as King Arthur, Uther Pendragon, and other notable knights, exploring the development and significance of these tales in the context of Breton and French literature. It examines not only the tales themselves but also their origins and the societal values
they reflect. The opening of the book introduces the subject of the "Romans de la Table ronde," highlighting the diverse literary forms—both poetic and prose—in which these stories have been preserved. It provides a historical background on their significance to the Bretons and discusses the transformation these narratives underwent as they entered other literary traditions. It sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the medieval texts, touching upon themes of chivalry and the intertwining of myth and history in shaping cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Paris, Paulin, 1800-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Les Romans de la Table Ronde (1 / 5) Mis en nouveau langage et accompagnés de recherches sur l'origine et le caractère de ces grandes compositions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Joseph d'Arimathie -- Le Saint-Graal. |
| Credits |
Produced by mireille, Christine P. Travers and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Arthurian romances |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42743 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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