Lancelot of the Lake (Oxford World's Classics)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0192837931 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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White, and the makers of the 1967 film Camelot.. Translated for the first time into English, the Old French prose poem is a classic of European literature and has influenced such diverse figures as Dante, T.H
"Affordable, but not comprehensive" according to Donald Gow. This translation of Elspeth Kennedy's groundbreaking edition of the original, short-form romance of Lancelot Do Lac is extremely helpful to readers interested both in Old French medieval romance and Thomas Malory and his sources. The Prose Lancelot went on to become the centerpiece to the massive
Boardman, University of Nevada"Fills a gap. "Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University"An excellent translation."--Phillip C