Tristan and Isolt, Vol. 1: A Study of the Sources of the Romance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gertrude Schoepperle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266801366 ISBN 13: 9780266801368

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the roots of Tristan and Isolt

A thoughtful, source-based look at how popular legends shaped the Tristan romance, with a focus on narrative technique and shared motifs.

This study examines how traditional stories and courtly poetry influenced the tale, tracing how recurring devices appear across versions. It explains how editors and redactors handled key episodes, and what these choices reveal about medieval storytelling conventions.

• How motifs from popular tradition echo in the Tristan narrative
• How different redactors handle plot devices and character actions
• Connections between the Tristan tale and other medieval romances
• Dating the estampie of the tale and understanding its literary context

Ideal for readers of medieval literature, literary history, and mythic storytelling who want a precise, accessible guide to the sources behind the romance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266801366
• ISBN 13: 9780266801368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 285