Tales From The Old French

By Isabel Butler

Book Overview

Tales From The Old French is a collection of stories compiled by Isabel Butler. The book contains a selection of tales from medieval French literature, translated into English for modern readers. The stories are drawn from a variety of sources, including epic poems, romances, and fables. They cover a wide range of themes and subjects, from chivalry and courtly love to magic and the supernatural. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include the legend of Tristan and Isolde, the story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, and the fable of Reynard the Fox. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich literary tradition of medieval France, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of European literature.Nor was there any seneschal so strong or so skilful but if he carried a plate, let it tremble or fall. He who would cut the bread cut his own hand. All were astounded by the horn and fell into forgetfulness; all ceased from speech to hearken to it; Arthur the great king grew silent, and by reason of the horn both king and barons became so still that no word was spoken.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: 1162686588
• ISBN13: 9781162686585
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"