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Lancelot of the Lake (Oxford World's Classics)
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Product Description
Translated for the first time into English, the Old French prose poem is a classic of European literature and has influenced such diverse figures as Dante, T.H. White, and the makers of the 1967 film Camelot.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #959125 in Books
- Published on: 2000-05-25
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 480 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Given the swell of interest in the 13th century prose romances, this translation is an invaluable tool for English readers, and a rapid reference tool for scholars who do not have the Old French text to hand. It is an unfailingly accurate translation that is particularly sensitive to the nuances of the Old French text. A much wider audience will now be able to enjoy a long-lasting medieval masterpiece, and feel what was new about imaginative prose writing in the 13th century. The introduction complements the translation quite nicely."--Carol Doyer, IHarvard University
"A very useful and welcome survey."--Suzanne Rahn, Pacific Lutheran University
"An excellent translation."--Phillip C. Boardman, University of Nevada
"Fills a gap. The translation is idiomatic in Modern English and preserves the flavor of the original."--Linda Marie Zaerr, Boise State University
