French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France

Marie de France, an eminent figure in medieval literature, remains a historical enigma, with much of her life shrouded in mystery. Active during the late 12th century, Marie was a poet perhaps of French origin, as suggested by her name, although the exact details of her provenance are unknown. Her literary works convey a profound understanding of courtly love and chivalric values, which were preva...