A treasury of French medieval lore combines the tales of Lancelot and Guinevere, Tristan and Isolde, Troilus and Criseyde, and several songs and poems with sixty accompanying illustrations from classic manuscripts and romantic art.

The Book of Courtly Love: The Passionate Code of the Troubadours

Literature & Fiction

Hopkins,Andrea

History & Criticism

Harpercollins

This is the first detailed study of four Middle English Romance poems--Guy of Warwick, Sir Ysumbras, Sir Gowther, and Robert of Cisyle--all of which are concerned with the sin, repentance, and atonement of their heroes. Hopkins argues that the kind of penance experienced by the heroes reflects archaic traditions and views at variance with the contemporary teaching and practice of the Church. The book explores whether or not the authors consciously exploited the literary conventions of romance to teach their moral lessons and examines the nature of romance itself. Providing a detailed examination of the penitential romance, this work illuminates such frequently studied texts as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

The Sinful Knights: A Study of Middle English Penitential Romance

British & Irish

Clarendon Press

An illustrated compendium of Arthurian legend draws on the romance masterpieces of Geoffrey of Monmouth, Chre+a7tien de Troyes, and Sir Thomas Malory to recount the myths of Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.

Chronicles of King Arthur

Poetry

Avery

The Book of Guinevere: Legendary Queen of Camelot

The Book of Guinevere: Legendary queen of Camelot

Mythology & Folk Tales

Barnes&Noble

FINE CLEAN HARDCOVER MISSING DUST JACKET. BARNES &amp; NOBLE, 1999. Six medieval women by Andrea Hopkins Although the Middle Ages is thought to have been a repressive era, medieval women actually enjoyed more freedom and opportunities than in any subsequent century except our own. In this book, scholar Andrea Hopkins sheds light on the wide diversity of experience open to medieval women through the stories of six remarkable lives: Hildegard of Bingen -- legendary abbess, scientist, composer, and mystic: Eleanor of Aquitaine -- queen, crusader, and patron of the arts; Margaret Paston -- quintessential medieval wife and mother; Christine de Pisan -- influential writer on the role of women; Joan of Arc -- visionary and warrior; and Margery Kempe -- religious convert and pilgrim. Hopkins uses the words of each woman to bring their stories to life. Color and black-and-white illustrations. 160 pp. Hardcover.

Six medieval women

History

Europe

Barnes&Noble Books

is A splendid detailed tapestry and reference for Arthurian enthusiasts

CHRONICLES OF KING ARTHUR

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

A fascinating exploration of the history of knights and how they have been portrayed in literature and art. Looks at how chivalric values became so intertwined with notions of romance. Examines the knight's role in peace and war. Includes over 100 illustrations and photographs, the majority of which are in full color. In addition, special features focus on such key topics as heraldry, the tournament,knightly orders,the castle, and the development of armor. The careers of celebrated knights are also examined. This is a highly informative and readable study of a fascinating and very different age and the elite group of men that shaped it.

A Chronicle History of Knights

Is the glorified reputation of the chivalrous, loyal, virtuous and larger-than-life Knight actually true, or were they ambitious, power-hungry opportunists? Hopkins compares the fictional aspects of the Knight as read and heard throughout literature, to the actual lives of real-life Knights. Lavishly illustrated, this informative and highly readable study includes over 125 color photos and reproductions.

Knights

Book Sales

For lovers--and lovers of romance--this lush treasury of French medieval lore illuminates the timeless stages of that most human experience--falling in love. More than 60 gorgeous, jewel-like illustrations adorn this celebration of the original laws of love.

Parenting & Relationships

Diane Pub Co.

The famous Icelandic saga of Harald the Ruthless and his bloody conquests, battles and oaths, kingdoms lost and won, and treason and honor is retold in an ingenious graphic novel complete with stunning illustrations, historical notes, and maps.

Harald the Ruthless: The Saga of the Last Viking Warrior

Sturluson, Snorri

Children's Books

Henry Holt Co.

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The Book of Courtly Love: The Passionate Code of the Troubadours

The Sinful Knights: A Study of Middle English Penitential Romance

Chronicles of King Arthur

The Book of Guinevere: Legendary queen of Camelot

Six medieval women

CHRONICLES OF KING ARTHUR

A Chronicle History of Knights

Knights

The Book of Courtly Love: The Passionate Code of the Troubadours

Harald the Ruthless: The Saga of the Last Viking Warrior