Chr
Cliges
- ISBN 13:
- 9780820321424
- author:
- Chr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of Georgia Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 280
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Translated by Ruth Harwood Cline, this verse translation of Cligès preserves the artistry and stylistic genius of Chrétien de Troyes' original work. Written circa 1176, the romance tells the story of Cligès's clandestine love for his uncle's bride, Fenice.
The book explores themes that echo from earlier legends, such as Tristan and Romeo and Juliet, where young lovers escape arranged marriages to find true love in marriage. With a thoroughness and clarity that will appeal to students and scholars of medieval literature, Cline effectively conveys the sparkle, pace, and intricate wordplay of Chrétien's love monologues.
Published in 2000, this accessible translation sheds new light on the transmission of British history and legend to the French court of Champagne. With its unique blend of wit, irony, and striking emotional power, Cligès is an exciting romance that will appeal to readers interested in medieval literature.