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Title: Tristan ja Isolde
Note: Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Sami Sieranoja and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tristan ja Isolde" by Joseph Bédier is a poignant medieval romance written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the timeless themes of love and tragedy, centering on the titular characters, Tristan and Isolde, who navigate the complexities of devotion, betrayal, and fate. The tale encapsulates the essence of knightly valor set against a backdrop of noble courts and fierce rivalries. The beginning of the story introduces us to Tristan's tragic lineage, born into a world of conflict after the death of his father. As the plot unfolds, we learn of his childhood, the fierce loyalties he forms, and the destiny that will entwine him with the beautiful Isolde. The narrative captures his journey from a young boy raised in Cornwall, through various trials—including a fateful battle with the fearsome knight Morholt of Ireland—leading him inevitably to the love and loss that define their relationship. Bédier's intricate layering of fate and passion sets the stage for an exploration of how love can both uplift and doom those who dare to embrace it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938
Translator: Onerva, L., 1882-1972
EBook No.: 19674
Published: Oct 31, 2006
Downloads: 45
Language: Finnish
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: Tristan ja Isolde
Note: Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Sami Sieranoja and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tristan ja Isolde" by Joseph Bédier is a poignant medieval romance written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the timeless themes of love and tragedy, centering on the titular characters, Tristan and Isolde, who navigate the complexities of devotion, betrayal, and fate. The tale encapsulates the essence of knightly valor set against a backdrop of noble courts and fierce rivalries. The beginning of the story introduces us to Tristan's tragic lineage, born into a world of conflict after the death of his father. As the plot unfolds, we learn of his childhood, the fierce loyalties he forms, and the destiny that will entwine him with the beautiful Isolde. The narrative captures his journey from a young boy raised in Cornwall, through various trials—including a fateful battle with the fearsome knight Morholt of Ireland—leading him inevitably to the love and loss that define their relationship. Bédier's intricate layering of fate and passion sets the stage for an exploration of how love can both uplift and doom those who dare to embrace it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bédier, Joseph, 1864-1938
Translator: Onerva, L., 1882-1972
EBook No.: 19674
Published: Oct 31, 2006
Downloads: 45
Language: Finnish
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.