Marie De France

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French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France

Beschreibung

Marie de France ("Mary of France") was a poet born in France and living in England during the late 12th century. She translated some Latin literature and produced an influential version of Aesop's Fables. Marie de France was one of the leading Old-French poets of the twelfth century. Her works include, The Lais of Marie de France (a collection of twelve short narrative poems not unlike shortened versions of romances), the one hundred and two "Ysopet" fables, a retelling of the Legend of the Purgatory of St. Patrick, and, most recently, a saint's life called La Vie seinte Audree about Saint Audrey of Ely. The Table of Contents includes The Lay of Gugemar, The Lay of Dolorous Knight. The Lay of Elides, The Lay of the Nightingale, The Lay of Sir Launfal, The Lay of the Two Lovers, The Lay of the Were-wolf, The Lay of the ash Tree, The Lay of the Honeysuckle, The Lay of Equitan, The Lay of Milon, The Lay of Yonec, The Lay of the Thron, The Lay of Graelent, A Story of Beyond the Sea, and The Chatelaine of Yergi.

Autor

Marie de France, active during the late 12th century, is recognized as the earliest known female poet to write in French. Likely born in France, she spent much of her life in England, where her work was known at the court of King Henry II. Her identity remains largely a mystery, with her name and origin inferred from references in her manuscripts.Marie was a skilled linguist, proficient in Latin, Middle English, and possibly Breton, which enriched her literary creations. Her most celebrated work, The Lais of Marie de France, is a collection of twelve narrative poems that blend elements of Celtic folklore with the courtly culture of the Anglo-Norman elite. These lais explore themes of love, chivalry, and the supernatural, offering a window into the medieval mindset.Beyond her lais, Marie translated Aesop's Fables from Middle English into Anglo-Norman French, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to making literature accessible. She also authored Espurgatoire seint Partiz, a work based on a Latin text about St. Patrick's Purgatory. Marie's contributions significantly influenced the development of medieval European literature, and her works continue to be studied for their artistic and historical value.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 345g
• ISBN-13: 9781438533193
• ISBN-10: 1438533195
• Artikelnr.: 28433015