Project Gutenberg 1997-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 894 Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century Troyes, Chrétien de De Troyes, Chrétien Chretien, de Troyes, active 12th century Comfort, William Wistar 1874 1955 Comfort, W. W. (William Wistar) Four Arthurian Romances Erec et Enide -- Cliges -- Yvain -- Lancelot Douglas B. Killings and David Widger "Four Arthurian Romances" by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of medieval narratives written in the latter part of the 12th century. This work encompasses the stories of four heroes: Erec, Cligés, Yvain, and Lancelot, each exploring the themes of chivalry, romance, and adventure intertwined with the sophisticated ideals of courtly love. The romances reflect the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, showcasing knights undertaking noble quests and engaging in battles for honor and love. The opening of "Four Arthurian Romances" introduces the tale of Erec and Enide, beginning with King Arthur's court and the announcement of a hunt for the elusive White Stag, which involves a significant and potentially troublesome tradition. Erec, a prominent knight, is drawn into conflict after a dwarf and a knight insult and strike a damsel at the court. Following this assault, Erec seeks to avenge the honor of the lady, embarking on a quest that leads him through various perils and encounters. His journey sets the stage for themes of valor and love as Erec strives to prove himself worthy, ultimately leading to his romantic involvement with Enide and the promise of her marriage. The romance illustrates not just action and adventure, but also explores the emotional and social dynamics of courtly life in a quintessential chivalric manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Arthurian romances Chrétien, de Troyes, active 12th century Romances -- Translations into English Tales, Medieval PQ Text Fantasy Arthurian Legends Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction 1167817 1167826 2024-09-01T07:27:07.339480 2023-10-01T06:57:33.658829 text/html text/html 1168236 2023-06-29T06:55:26 text/html 475451 2024-09-01T07:27:16.786462 application/epub+zip 490812 2024-09-01T07:27:09.102499 application/epub+zip 490811 2024-09-01T07:27:08.108483 application/epub+zip 783692 2024-09-01T07:27:23.542418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743948 2024-09-01T07:27:16.115448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 744144 2022-09-01T08:22:02.610359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1041036 1041064 2024-09-01T07:27:06.625511 2023-10-01T06:57:32.901791 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1040788 2023-06-29T06:36:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20740 2024-09-01T07:27:23.691392 application/rdf+xml 13563 2024-09-01T07:27:08.481496 image/jpeg 3495 2024-09-01T07:27:08.292470 image/jpeg 395421 2023-06-29T06:56:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 409958 2023-06-29T06:56:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 470869 2024-09-01T07:27:07.441503 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia