The chatelaine of Vergi; a romance of the 13th century

By Louis Maurice Brandin

Book Overview

A romance of the thirteenth century, rooted in medieval French legend. Love and honour collide here. Maurice Brandin's evocative narrative moves within the traditions of chivalric literature and courtly love themes, presenting a restrained, humane study of feeling against a feudal society backdrop. As a medieval romance novel and a work of 13th century fiction, it favours nuance over melodrama: measured sentences and an economical structure allow ritual, duty and desire to emerge without theatrics. Small scenes are rendered with careful observation; social obligations and private longings are suggested rather than spelled out, inviting the reader to supply the moral inflection. The book captures the textures of a medieval Europe setting: the weight of rank, the limits of obligation, and the coded exchange of favour and promise, while keeping the emotional register immediate and readable. It reads as a historical love story for modern sensibilities while remaining true to the rhythms of older storytelling, making it both approachable and richly suggestive. Of interest to academic medieval studies, including students tracing narrative forms back through chansons de geste, the book also rewards Arthurian romance fans who look for precedents to later legend. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Presented with attention to fidelity and readability, this edition belongs on classic literature collection shelves and appeals to classic-literature collectors seeking authentic period feeling. Casual readers find an affecting historical voice; collectors and scholars appreciate the book as a useful companion to inquiries into the moral codes, social hierarchies and literary forms of medieval Europe. Its measured reserve and historical fidelity make the book a fine classroom supplement or evening reading: suitable for academic medieval studies seminars, introductory courses, and for personal reading by those curious about the ethics and aesthetics of knighthood. Accessible without sacrifice of historical texture, it rewards repeated reading and invites comparison with better-known medieval cycles.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9390382920
• ISBN13: 9789390382927
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"