The lais of Marie de France
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Marie de France (late 12th century) is the earliest known French woman poet, and her lais are among the finest examples of the genre. Lais are short stories in verse based on Breton tales, depicting a moment of crisis in a love relationship.
Main title:
The lais of Marie de France / translated with an introduction by Glyn S. Burgess and Keith Busby.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 1999.
Collation:
164 p. ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Previous ed.: 1986.Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-134).Translated from the Old French.
ISBN:
9780140447590 (pbk)
Dewey class:
841.1841
Language:
EnglishFrench, Old (c. 842-1400)
BRN:
129679