Une épopée médiévale éclairée par un appareil critique attentif
Découvrez une édition du récit Bueves de Commarchis qui allie le texte original à des notes et un glossaire approfondi. Cette présentation guide le lecteur à travers les arcanes de l’oeuvre, sans révéler l’intrigue au-delà du prémisse, tout en rendant accessible un univers complexe et riche de noms et de termes anciens.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a prose version of an Old French epic poem that tells the story of Bueve de Comarchis, one of the four legendary sons born to Aimeri de Narbonne, a popular medieval hero often featured in chansons de geste. Bueve is renowned for his boldness and skill in combat, and his adventures are set against the broader backdrop of the conflict between Christian and Saracen. The author takes this opportunity to explore the themes of loyalty, honor, and faith in the face of adversity. The story begins as Bueve and his two young sons are captured by a vast Saracen army led by the amustant of Cordres. They are imprisoned in the dungeon of the castle of Barbastre and face torture and death. Yet, throughout their ordeal, they remain steadfast in their faith and in their determination to escape and return to their comrades, who search tirelessly for them. Ultimately, Bueve and his sons are rescued by the beautiful Malatrie, daughter of the Saracen amirant, and Clarion, the rightful lord of Barbastre. With their help, Bueve and his comrades defeat the Saracen invaders and return to Narbonne, where they are hailed as heroes. Through Bueve's daring and resilience, along with other characters' faith and courage, this book offers a timeless exploration of the indomitable spirit capable of overcoming any challenge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282929251_0
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282929251
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282929251
Quantity: 15 available