The book of the love-smitten heart
By: by René of Anjou ; edited and translated by Stephanie Viereck Gibbs and Kathryn Karczewska
Contributors: Gibbs, Stephanie Viereck; Karczewska, Kathryn, 1959-
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
Work titles: Livre du cœur d'amour épris.
Description: "Available only in Middle French and German translation until now, this volume constitutes the first full-length, French-English bilingual edition of Rene of Anjou's Livre du cuers d'amours espris, including all sixteen long-celebrated color plates, a critical introduction, notes on the translation, and a comprehensive bibliography.".

"The book tells the tale of desire and adventure as Heart - part of Rene torn from his body by Love - travels a complex allegorical landscape in quest of the lady Mercy, who is being held prisoner by a band of miscreants led by Refusal and Shame.

Rene begs the reader to help him determine which of three entities is responsible for his torment: Fortune has led him to the lady whom he loves; once he arrived, Love, in the guise of his lady's gaze, struck his heart; and Destiny insists that he reflect upon her alone."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references