Publisher's Synopsis
Floriant and Florete is a metrical romance from the fourteenth century, translated and edited by Francisque Michel in 1873. The story follows the adventures of the knight Floriant and his lady love Florete, as they navigate the challenges of courtly love, chivalry, and political intrigue. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including rival knights, scheming courtiers, and enchanted beasts. The romance is written in rhyming couplets and features elaborate descriptions of clothing, armor, and landscapes. Michel's translation includes extensive notes and annotations to help modern readers understand the historical and cultural context of the story. Overall, Floriant and Florete is a fascinating window into the world of medieval romance and chivalry.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.
