num_pages: 133
description: This collection of medieval tales in verse was written during the latter part of the twelfth century by a French lady of letters who is best known for this work. Courtly love is the unifying theme. The poems themselves have been reworked into modern French prose, and are grouped into these sections: anecdotal, realistic, and supernatural. An introduction traces the main currents of medieval literature and gives important historical background. Questions follow each story; footnotes and a bibliography are also included.
language: English
title: Les Lais de Marie de France
titlecomplete: Les Lais de Marie de France
characters: Sir Gawain, King Arthur
genres: Arthurian, Classics, School, France, Medieval, Fiction, Poetry, Short Stories, French Literature, Fantasy
ratings_count: 8265
places: France, Logres
publisher: Linguatext Ltd