Tristan and Iseult: An Inspired Retelling of the Legendary Love Story (Sunburst Book) - Softcover

Sutcliff, Rosemary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0374479828 ISBN 13: 9780374479824

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1991

Synopsis

Tristan defeats Ireland's greatest warrior and gains the friendship of his uncle, the King of Cornwall, who entrusts him with a very special mission: to sail the seas in search of a queen.

About this title

About the Author:

Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) wrote dozens of books for young readers, including her award-winning Roman Britain trilogy, The Eagle of the Ninth, The Silver Branch, and The Lantern Bearers, which won the Carnegie Medal. The Eagle of the Ninth is now a major motion picture, The Eagle, directed by Kevin MacDonald and starring Channing Tatum. Born in Surrey, Sutcliff spent her childhood in Malta and on various other naval bases where her father was stationed. At a young age, she contracted Still's Disease, which confined her to a wheelchair for most of her life. Shortly before her death, she was named Commander of the British Empire (CBE) one of Britain's most prestigious honors. She died in West Sussex, England, in 1992.

From Publishers Weekly:

Sutcliff retains the original Celtic flavor in her stylish tale of this legendary couple. PW said, "The result is a beautifully woven story of heroic deeds, of the doomed love between the brave Tristan and Iseult, the princess of Ireland." Ages 10-up.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0374479828
• ISBN 13: 9780374479824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150