Marie De France The Lays Gugemar, Lanval And A Fragment Of Yonec

Marie De France: The Lays Gugemar, Lanval And A Fragment Of Yonec is a book written by Julian Earle Harris. It is a collection of three medieval French narrative poems or lays, namely Gugemar, Lanval, and Yonec. These lays were written by the poet Marie de France in the late 12th century and are considered some of the finest examples of medieval literature.The first lay, Gugemar, tells the story of a knight who falls in love with a magical doe and is transformed into a bird by the doe's magic. The second lay, Lanval, is about a knight who is rejected by the ladies of King Arthur's court but is then visited by a fairy queen who becomes his lover. The third lay, Yonec, is a fragmentary tale about a woman who is visited by a magical bird who becomes her lover.The book includes a translation of the poems from the original Old French into modern English, as well as an introduction that provides historical and literary context for the poems. It also includes notes on the translation and a glossary of terms.Marie De France: The Lays Gugemar, Lanval And A Fragment Of Yonec is a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval literature, as well as for general readers interested in the rich cultural heritage of medieval Europe.With A Study Of The Life And Work Of The Author.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.