Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Duke of True Lovers is a medieval romance novel written by Christine de Pisan in 1908. The story is set in the court of King Charles V of France and follows the love affair between the Duke of Orleans and a noblewoman named Valentine. The Duke is deeply in love with Valentine, but their relationship is threatened by the jealousy of the Duke's cousin, the Count of Armagnac. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the courtly life and the emotions of the characters. It is also notable for its feminist themes, as Christine de Pisan was one of the first female writers to challenge the traditional roles of women in medieval society. The Book of the Duke of True Lovers is considered a classic of medieval literature and a masterpiece of romantic storytelling.The Ballads Rendered Into The Original Metres By Laurence Binyon And Eric R. D. Maclagan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
