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This volume contains the only known English version of Chrétien de Troyes's romance of the naïve knight Perceval, Sir Perceval of Galles. The work uses Perceval's ridiculous behavior as a late medieval satire of courtliness. Accompanying this tale is Ywain and Gawain, a translation of a second Chrétien poem, Le Chevalier au lion. Unlike Sir Perceval, this poem extols the virtues of chivalry and honor. These complementary works form an excellent introduction to Middle English Arthurian romance, as they include editing, glosses, introductions, and a very helpful glossary for beginning students.

Table of Contents
Preface

Sir Perceval of Galles
Introduction
Text
Notes

 Ywain and Gawain
Introduction
Text
Notes
Glossary

Sir Perceval of Galles and Ywain and Gawain

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      Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/10/1995
      ISBN13: 9781879288607, 978-1879288607
      ISBN10: 1879288605

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume contains the only known English version of Chrétien de Troyes's romance of the naïve knight Perceval, Sir Perceval of Galles. The work uses Perceval's ridiculous behavior as a late medieval satire of courtliness. Accompanying this tale is Ywain and Gawain, a translation of a second Chrétien poem, Le Chevalier au lion. Unlike Sir Perceval, this poem extols the virtues of chivalry and honor. These complementary works form an excellent introduction to Middle English Arthurian romance, as they include editing, glosses, introductions, and a very helpful glossary for beginning students.

      Table of Contents
      Preface

      Sir Perceval of Galles
      Introduction
      Text
      Notes

       Ywain and Gawain
      Introduction
      Text
      Notes
      Glossary

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