Chrétien De Troyes Libros

Dentro de las obras que Chrétien de Troyes dedicó a la “materia de Bretaña”, relacionada con el universo del rey Arturo y sus caballeros, "Erec y Enide" es la primera y una de las mejores de su autor. Figura ideal del caballero, erec queda encargado de la reina Ginebra cuando toda la corte sale a la caza del Ciervo Blanco, pero esto solo será el comienzo de una aventura en el curso de la cual conocerá a la graciosa y tierna Enide, a la que desposará. Modelo de mujer y esposa según la concepción cortesano-caballeresca, en adelante ésta lo acompañará en el resto de sus aventuras y peripecias hasta su coronación final como rey de manos del propio Arturo.

The original version of one of the greatest and most potent of medieval legends.

Although he didn't invent the Round Table or the tales of its fellowship, the twelfth-century poet Chrétien de Troyes was the first to recount in verse the adventures of Arthur's knights. He is also chiefly responsible for establishing the importance of the Arthurian legend in European literature and assuring its survival into modern times. This sensitive translation of Chrétien's verse narratives features four romances, including those of Erec and Enide, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot. Erec and Enide's tale illustrates how honor can be restored to a troubled relationship through acts of public duty. Cligés' tale involves a forbidden relationship, in which a knight falls in love with his queen—who is also his uncle's wife. The story of Yvain explores the effects of long-term absence on a questing knight's marriage. Lancelot's adventure, the rescue of Guinevere, is Chrétien's enduring contribution to the tradition of Arthurian myth. The version included is a principal source of Mallory's popular Le Morte d'Arthur. Lively and accessible, these four romances form the most complete expression of the ideals of French chivalry by a single author.

A twelfth-century poem by the creator of the Arthurian romance describes the courageous exploits and triumphs of a brave lord who tries to win back his deserted wife's love.

This translation of Lancelot brings to English-language readers, the fourth of Chretien's five surviving romantic Arthurian poems. This poem was the first to introduce Lancelot as an important figure in the King Arthur legend.

In this translation of Cliges, the second of five surviving Arthurian poems by 12th-century French poet Chretien de Troyes, Burton Raffel captures the original. In this poem, Chretien creates his most artful plot and paints the most starkly medieval portraits of any of his romances.

Perceval lives cut off from the world, ignorant of everything, even his name. One day in the forest, he meets, five knights wearing their armor and decides to join the court of King Arthur to become a knight in turn. Thus begins the adventures of Perceval who face a hundred enemies, meets love and tries to unravel the mystery of the Grail. Will thisn aive child become a perfect knight?

The book features a faithful reproduction of the original text, preserving its historical significance and authenticity. It offers readers a chance to engage with the content as it was originally presented, providing insights into the themes and context of the time. This edition is ideal for those interested in exploring classic literature or historical documents in their original form.