French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France

Marie de France, whose active period lies in the 12th century, is a significant figure in the medieval literary canon. Not much is known about her life, including her exact identity or origins, which remain enshrouded in mystery. Still, her contribution to literature endures through her lais, a collection of twelve narrative poems that masterfully blend the themes of love, chivalry, and the supern...