Four Arthurian Romances (Illustrated) - Chrétien de Troyes

By Chrétien de Troyes

Release Date: 2016-01-01

Genre: Classics

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Chrétien de Troyes (French pronunciation: ​[kʁe.tjɛ̃ də.tʁwa]) (Christian) was a late 12th centuryFrench poet and trouvère known for his work on Arthurian subjects, and for originating the character Lancelot. This work represents some of the best-regarded of medieval literature. His use of structure, particularly in Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, has been seen as a step towards the modern novel.

Four Arthurian Romances (Illustrated) - Chrétien de Troyes

By Chrétien de Troyes

Release Date: 2016-01-01

Genre: Classics

(0 ratings)
Chrétien de Troyes (French pronunciation: ​[kʁe.tjɛ̃ də.tʁwa]) (Christian) was a late 12th centuryFrench poet and trouvère known for his work on Arthurian subjects, and for originating the character Lancelot. This work represents some of the best-regarded of medieval literature. His use of structure, particularly in Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, has been seen as a step towards the modern novel.

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