Publisher's Synopsis
Tales From The Old French by Isabel Butler is a collection of stories translated from the Old French language. The book contains a total of 12 tales, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories range from romantic tales of chivalry and courtly love to humorous tales of trickery and deception. The book begins with the story of Aucassin and Nicolette, a tale of forbidden love between a nobleman and a slave girl. Other stories include The Story of King Florus and the Fair Jehane, The Story of Griselda, and The Story of the White Cat. The tales are set in medieval France and provide a glimpse into the culture and society of the time. The language used in the stories is rich and poetic, reflecting the literary style of the Middle Ages. Overall, Tales From The Old French is a captivating read for anyone interested in medieval literature and culture. The stories are timeless and continue to enchant readers with their themes of love, honor, and adventure.Nor was there any seneschal so strong or so skilful but if he carried a plate, let it tremble or fall. He who would cut the bread cut his own hand. All were astounded by the horn and fell into forgetfulness; all ceased from speech to hearken to it; Arthur the great king grew silent, and by reason of the horn both king and barons became so still that no word was spoken.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
