The Knight Of The Lion (1916) - Chretien de Troyes - Bog

The Knight of the Lion is a medieval romance novel written by French poet and writer Chretien de Troyes in 1180. The story follows the adventures of a knight named Yvain who falls in love with a beautiful lady named Laudine. After winning her hand in marriage, Yvain sets out on a series of heroic quests to prove his worth as a knight. However, when he fails to return to Laudine on time, she becomes angry and rejects him. Yvain is then forced to embark on a journey of redemption, aided by a magical lion who becomes his loyal companion. Along the way, Yvain faces many challenges and battles, including a showdown with his former friend and fellow knight, Gawain. The Knight of the Lion is a classic example of medieval literature, featuring themes of chivalry, love, honor, and bravery. It is a timeless tale that has been adapted into various forms of media, including films, plays, and operas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.