| Translator |
Mason, Eugene |
| Title |
Aucassin & Nicolette, and Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- 'Tis of Aucassin and of Nicolette -- The story of King Constant, the Emperor -- Our Lady's tumbler -- The lay of the little bird -- The divided horsecloth -- Sir Hugh of Tabarie -- The story of King Florus and of the fair Jehane -- Of the covetous man and of the envious man -- Of a Jew who took as surety the image of Our Lady -- The lay of Graelent -- The three thieves -- The friendship of Amis and Amile -- Of the knight who prayed whilst Our Lady tourneyed in his stead -- The priest and the mulberries -- The story of Asenath -- The palfrey.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Bethanne M. Simms, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Aucassin & Nicolette, and Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends" by Eugene Mason is a collection of medieval romances written during the early 20th century. The book primarily focuses on the enchanting tale of Aucassin, the son of the Count of Beaucaire, and his beloved Nicolette, a beautiful captive girl of unknown lineage. Through various legends and narratives from the Middle Ages, the work explores themes of love, chivalry, and societal conventions, offering readers a glimpse into a time when loyalty and devotion were paramount. The opening of the collection introduces the story of Aucassin and Nicolette, setting a backdrop of conflict as Aucassin's father disapproves of his love for Nicolette, considering her a mere captive rather than an appropriate match. Aucassin is depicted as deeply enamored, rejecting the pursuits of knighthood and warfare in favor of his love for Nicolette. The tale unfolds with Aucassin's desperate attempts to be united with Nicolette, who is locked away by the Viscount, heightening the drama as Aucassin’s father threatens her imprisonment. The poignant exchanges between Aucassin and his father illuminate the tension of love versus duty, creating an engaging narrative that draws readers into the complexities of medieval romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French literature -- To 1500 -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tales, Medieval
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| Subject |
Romances
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| Subject |
Tales -- France
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38110 |
| Release Date |
Nov 23, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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