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The leading edition of the work of the earliest known French woman poetthe subject of Lauren Groffs bestselling novel MatrixMarie de France (fl. late twelfth century) is the earliest known French woman poet and her laisstories in verse based on Breton tales of chivalry and romanceare among the finest of the genre. Recounting the trials and tribulations of lovers, the lais inhabit a powerfully realized world where very real human protagonists act out their lives against fairytale elements of magical beings, potions and beasts. De France takes a subtle and complex view of courtly love, whether telling the story of the knight who betrays his fairy mistress or describing the noblewoman who embroiders her sad tale on the shroud for a nightingale killed by a jealous and suspicious husband.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is 'The Lais of Marie de France' about? A: 'The Lais of Marie de France' is a collection of narrative poems that tell stories based on Breton tales of chivalry and romance. It focuses on themes of courtly love, featuring real human characters alongside magical elements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Marie de France, who is recognized as the earliest known French woman poet and wrote during the late twelfth century.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is paperback bound.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Lais of Marie de France' contains 164 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on June 1, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, as it is part of the Penguin Classics series, known for providing authoritative texts with scholarly introductions and notes.
- Q: What themes are explored in the lais? A: The lais explore themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, often incorporating elements of fantasy and fairy-tale.
- Q: Is there an introduction or notes included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars, enhancing the reader's understanding of the text.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Lais of Marie de France' falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory, specifically focusing on poetic literature.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for literature lovers? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for literature lovers, especially those interested in classic poetry and the history of women's writing.