Lancelot of the Lake (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Corley, Corin

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ISBN 10: 0199549664 ISBN 13: 9780199549665

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

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Written in the early thirteenth century and universally considered a major work of European literature, Lancelot greatly influenced Malory, Tennyson, T.H. White and others. This edition presents, for the first time in English translation, the original, short version, which tells of Lancelot's childhood, his arrival at King Arthur's court, and the flowering of his legendary love affair with Queen Guinevere.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Text: English (translation)

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"Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances
of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University
"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University
"An excellent translation."--Phillip C. Boardman, University of Nevada
"Fills a gap. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University
"Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances
of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University
"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University
"An excellent translation."--Phillip C. Boardman, University of Nevada
"Fills a gap. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University
"Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances
of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University
"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University
"An excellent translation."--Phillip C. Boardman, University of Nevada
"Fills a gap. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University
"Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University
"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University
"An excellent translation."--Phillip C. Boardman, University of Nevada
"Fills a gap. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University