The Romances of Chrétien de Troyes

by Joseph J. Duggan

Twelfth-century French poet Chr tien de Troyes was one of the most influential figures in Western literature, for his romantic poems on the legend of King Arthur gave rise to a tradition of storytelling that continues to this day. This important and fascinating book is a study of all of Chr tien's work.

Joseph J. Duggan begins with an introduction that sets Chr tien within the social and intellectual currents of his time. He then organizes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300208979
• ISBN13: 9780300208979
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"