Alan S. Fedrick prose translation captures the unique flavour and elemental drive of the original French
One of the earliest extant versions of the Tristan and Yseut story, Beroul's French manuscript of The Romance of Tristan dates back to the middle of the twelfth century. It recounts the legend of Tristan, nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, and the king's Irish wife Yseut, who fall passionately in love after mistakenly drinking a potion. Their illicit romance remains secret for many years, but the relentless suspicion of the king's barons and the fading effects of the magic draught eventually lead to tragedy for the lovers. While Beroul's work emphasizes the impulsive and often brutal behaviour of the characters, its sympathetic depiction of two people struggling against their destiny is one of the most powerful versions of this enduringly popular legend.
By:
Beroul Translated by:
Alan Fedrick Imprint: Penguin Classics Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 134g ISBN:9780140442304 ISBN 10: 0140442308 Pages: 176 Publication Date:01 August 1978 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
