by Chrétien de Troyes · Alianza Editorial · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788420689661
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Immerse yourself in the adventures of Yvain, son of Urien, in 'The Knight of the Lion', a masterpiece by Chrétien de Troyes. Written between 1170 and 1181, this Arthurian novel weaves wonderful elements from Celtic legends with classical motifs, narrating the story of a knight in search of redemption and honor. This edition from Alianza Editorial, with translation and introduction by Isabel de Riquer, invites you to explore the origins of the modern novel and the rich 'matter of Britain'.
Chrétien de Troyes was a French poet and trouvère known for his writing on Arthurian subjects such as Gawain, Lancelot, Perceval, and the Holy Grail. Chrétien's chivalric romances, including Erec and Enide, Lancelot, Perceval, and Yvain, represent some of the best-regarded works of medieval literature. His use of structure, particularly in Yvain, has been seen as a step toward the modern novel.
