The Lais of Marie de France

Presents the lais of Marie de France, short verse stories that resemble fairy tales, written between 1160 and 1199, and includes an interpretive essay for each tale and footnotes to explain medieval concepts 237, [1] p. ; 23 cm "A Labyrinth book." Originally published: New York : Dutton, c1978 Translated from the Old French Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-[238]) Prologue -- Guigemar -- Equitan -- Le Fresne -- Bisclavret -- Lanval -- Les deus amanz -- Yonec -- Laüstic -- Milun -- Chaitivel -- Chevrefoil -- Eliduc Ancient European stories come to life in the poetry of a now-forgotten medieval woman writer.