Publisher's Synopsis
The Romans of Partenay, or of Lusignen: Otherwise Known as The Tale of Melusine is a book written by Couldrette and first published in 1866. The book is a retelling of the medieval French legend of Melusine, a half-human, half-serpent creature who marries a mortal man and has children with him. The story takes place in the fictional kingdom of Lusignan and follows the lives of the rulers of the kingdom, the Lusignan family, as well as the mysterious Melusine. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and settings. It is considered a classic of medieval literature and has been adapted into various forms, including plays and operas. The Romans of Partenay, or of Lusignen: Otherwise Known as The Tale of Melusine is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval legends and folklore.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.
