by María de Francia, Carlos Alvar · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491048022
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«Lais» is the collection of twelve verse tales by Marie de France, published by Alianza Editorial in paperback (200 pages, in Spanish).
The twelve tales, written in verse in the twelfth century, are set in the world of Brittany and deal with love, the court and chivalry. Marie de France combines popular motifs, fantasy, Latin heritage and psychological observation, creating the lyrical atmosphere that makes this collection the best-known work of Marie de France.
Prepared by Carlos Alvar, the edition was published on 22 June 2017. The original work dates from around 1160.
For readers interested in medieval literature, narrative poetry and Arthurian tales from the world of Brittany.
Carlos Andrés Alvarado Quesada is a Costa Rican politician, writer, journalist, and political scientist who served as the 48th president of Costa Rica from 8 May 2018 to 8 May 2022. A member of the Citizens' Action Party (PAC), he previously served as Minister of Labor and Social Security under President Luis Guillermo Solís.
