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Title: Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose

Alternate Title: Guingamor, Launfal, Tyolet, The Were-Wolf

Series Title: Arthurian romances unrepresented in Malory's "Morte d'Arthur", no. 3

Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four Lais Rendered into English Prose" by Jessie L. Weston is a collection of medieval romances likely written in the early 20th century. This work features four Breton lays that explore themes of chivalry, love, and the intertwining of the mortal and the supernatural. The main characters encompass brave knights and enchanting ladies, offering readers a glimpse into the rich folklore and moral lessons of Arthurian legend. The opening portion introduces the first lai, "Guingamor," where we meet the noble knight Guingamor, who is beloved by his uncle, the king. Despite his high regard, Guingamor faces temptation from the queen, who desires him passionately. As the story unfolds, Guingamor embarks on an adventure hunting a mythical white boar, leading him to a magical encounter with a maiden, which sets the stage for his challenges. This beginning hints at a narrative filled with dramatic choices focused on loyalty, honor, and the consequences of romantic entanglements in a fantastical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marie, de France, active 12th century

Illustrator: Watts, Caroline (Illustrator)

Translator: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 46234

Published: Jul 9, 2014

Downloads: 194

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances

Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:46234:2 2014-07-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay) Watts, Caroline (Illustrator) Marie, de France, active 12th century en 1
2024-11-10T05:36:21Z Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose

This edition has images.

Title: Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose

Alternate Title: Guingamor, Launfal, Tyolet, The Were-Wolf

Series Title: Arthurian romances unrepresented in Malory's "Morte d'Arthur", no. 3

Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Whitehead and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four Lais Rendered into English Prose" by Jessie L. Weston is a collection of medieval romances likely written in the early 20th century. This work features four Breton lays that explore themes of chivalry, love, and the intertwining of the mortal and the supernatural. The main characters encompass brave knights and enchanting ladies, offering readers a glimpse into the rich folklore and moral lessons of Arthurian legend. The opening portion introduces the first lai, "Guingamor," where we meet the noble knight Guingamor, who is beloved by his uncle, the king. Despite his high regard, Guingamor faces temptation from the queen, who desires him passionately. As the story unfolds, Guingamor embarks on an adventure hunting a mythical white boar, leading him to a magical encounter with a maiden, which sets the stage for his challenges. This beginning hints at a narrative filled with dramatic choices focused on loyalty, honor, and the consequences of romantic entanglements in a fantastical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marie, de France, active 12th century

Illustrator: Watts, Caroline (Illustrator)

Translator: Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay), 1850-1928

EBook No.: 46234

Published: Jul 9, 2014

Downloads: 194

Language: English

Subject: Arthurian romances

Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:46234:3 2014-07-09T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Weston, Jessie L. (Jessie Laidlay) Watts, Caroline (Illustrator) Marie, de France, active 12th century en 1