The Lais of Marie de France (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 36 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
The Lais of Marie de France is a series of twelve short narrative Breton lais. The short, narrative poems focus on glorifying the concept of courtly love through the adventures of the main characters. They are notable for their celebration of love, the individuality of character, and vividness of description, hallmarks of the emerging literature of the times.
The poems were originally written in Anglo-Norman and were likely composed in the late 12th century. They are dedicated to a "noble king," which is assumed to be Henry II of England or possibly his eldest son, Henry the Young King. The Lais of Marie de France had a huge impact on the literary world. They were considered a new type of literary technique derived from classical rhetoric and imbued with such detail that they became a new form of art.
This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian-inspired dust jacket.
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.