Mélusine by active 14th century d'Arras Jean

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Author Jean, d'Arras, active 14th century
Author of introduction, etc. Brunet, Charles, 1805-1878
LoC No. ca11002700
Title Mélusine
Nouvelle édition, conforme à celle de 1478, revue et corrigée
Note Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries and the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary "Mélusine" by Jean d'Arras is a romantic novel written in the 14th century. The tale revolves around the enchanting figure of Mélusine, a serpent-like fairy, and her tumultuous relationship with Raimondin, who is caught between love and the tragic consequences of his decisions. The narrative is imbued with themes of loyalty, magic, and romance, set against a backdrop rich in medieval legends and lore. The opening of "Mélusine" introduces the legend of Mélusine, whose story is deeply rooted in French folklore, particularly in the region of Poitou. It begins with a dedication and a plea for divine aid in completing the narrative, which serves as a homage to the mystical qualities of the tale. As the story unfolds, we are introduced to the historical context of Mélusine's life, her mother, Pressine, and the fateful events that lead to Mélusine's unique curse of transformation into a serpent on Saturdays. The protagonist, Raimondin, is soon depicted wrestling with his feelings and the impending challenges that will arise from their union, setting the stage for the unfolding drama between love, betrayal, and magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Melusine (Legendary character) -- Romances
Category Text
EBook-No. 65457
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 28, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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