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Title: The Romance of Tristan and Iseult

Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "The Romance of Tristan and Iseult" by Joseph Bédier is a classic medieval tale retold in prose, likely written in the early 20th century. This timeless story of tragic love follows the hearts of the noble Tristan and the beautiful Iseult, as their fated romance unfolds amidst themes of loyalty, duty, and betrayal. The opening of the story introduces Tristan’s origins and the circumstances surrounding his birth, shortly before diving into the events that would shape his life. It describes the conflicts faced by King Mark of Cornwall, Tristan's uncle, and the challenges posed by Duke Morgan. As the narrative unfolds, Tristan's heroism is highlighted through his battle against the mighty Morholt of Ireland, an encounter that leads to much of the tragic tension surrounding his and Iseult's love. The reader is then invited into a world of knights, kingdoms, and the powerful allure of forbidden love, as well as a brewing storm of jealousy and deceit that sets the stage for inevitable heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938

Translator: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

EBook No.: 14244

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 1669

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations

Subject: Tristan (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations

Subject: Iseult (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Romance of Tristan and Iseult

Note: Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Text file Produced by Jeffrey Kraus-yao
HTML file by David Widger

Summary: "The Romance of Tristan and Iseult" by Joseph Bédier is a classic medieval tale retold in prose, likely written in the early 20th century. This timeless story of tragic love follows the hearts of the noble Tristan and the beautiful Iseult, as their fated romance unfolds amidst themes of loyalty, duty, and betrayal. The opening of the story introduces Tristan’s origins and the circumstances surrounding his birth, shortly before diving into the events that would shape his life. It describes the conflicts faced by King Mark of Cornwall, Tristan's uncle, and the challenges posed by Duke Morgan. As the narrative unfolds, Tristan's heroism is highlighted through his battle against the mighty Morholt of Ireland, an encounter that leads to much of the tragic tension surrounding his and Iseult's love. The reader is then invited into a world of knights, kingdoms, and the powerful allure of forbidden love, as well as a brewing storm of jealousy and deceit that sets the stage for inevitable heartache. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938

Translator: Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953

EBook No.: 14244

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 1669

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations

Subject: Tristan (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations

Subject: Iseult (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.