The Romance of Tristan and Iseult: Drawn from the Best French Sources and Retold - Couverture rigide

Bedier, J.

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ISBN 10 : 1606600982 ISBN 13 : 9781606600986

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2017

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Older thaneven the Arthurian myths, The Romance of Tristan and Iseult originated in the 12th century and inspired countless other tales of star-crossed lovers. Rooted in Celtic legend and French poetry, the tradition has been interpreted in the form of story, song, and artworks. This stunning hardcover edition features a subtle color treatment by German illustrator Robert Engels that brings the tale to life with effects similar to those of modern graphic novels. Recounted by French medievalist Joseph Bedier and expertly translated by Hilaire Belloc, the story blends visual impact with literary quality. "Among works attractive by their rare artistic finish, beauty of illustration, and loftiness of purpose, this should undoubtedly take high rank." British Books."

Biographie de l'auteur :

Author and scholar Joseph Bedier (1864 1938) was an expert on medieval French history. He established his reputation as a writerwith the 1900publication of Le roman de Tristan et Iseult and as a scholar with Les Legendesepiques, a four-volume study of the origins of French epic poetry.
German illustrator Robert Engels (1866 1926) was educated atDusseldorf's Academy of Artand taught at the Munich Academy. He particularly excelled at the depiction of legends and sagas.
Anglo-French author and historian Hilaire Belloc (1870 1953) was among the 20thcentury'smostprolific writers; his works included poetry, essays, and travel books.

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À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1606600982
• ISBN 13: 9781606600986
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160