Aucassin And Nicolette

By Eugene Mason

Book Overview

Aucassin and Nicolette is a medieval French tale translated into English by Eugene Mason. The story revolves around the love between Aucassin, the son of a count, and Nicolette, a captive slave girl. The two lovers are kept apart by their social status and the disapproval of Aucassin's father. The story is filled with adventure, romance, and humor as Aucassin and Nicolette overcome various obstacles to be together. Along the way, they encounter pirates, sorcerers, and other colorful characters. The book is a classic example of medieval romance literature and provides a fascinating insight into the culture and values of the time. It is a timeless tale that continues to capture the hearts of readers of all ages.Aucassin was the name of the lad. Fair he was, and pleasant to look upon, tall and shapely of body in every whit of him. His hair was golden, and curled in little rings about his head; he had grey and dancing eyes, a clear, oval face, a nose high and comely, and he was so gracious in all good graces that nought in him was found to blame, but good alone. But Love, that high prince, so utterly had cast him down, that he cared not to become knight, neither to bear arms, nor to tilt at tourneys, nor yet to do aught that it became his name to do.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419108190
• ISBN13: 9781419108198
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"