A Study of the Sources and Composition of the Old French Lai D'haveloc

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

1333662440 / 9781333662448

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Print on Demand. This book provides an examination of a 12th-century French poem known as the "Lai d'Haveloc". The author delves into the literary history of this epic poem, which tells the story of a prince who is exiled and forced to serve as a kitchen scullion before eventually reclaiming his rightful place as heir to a kingdom. The author considers the poem within the broader context of the oral traditions of the time period, as well as the later development of the Havelok saga. The author also examines various versions of the story that originated in England and Scandinavia, with a focus on the relationship between the French poem and these later iterations. Questions of authorship, source material, and the nature of the poem as a "lai" are also explored. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the complex literary landscape of the Middle Ages, offering insights into the evolution of epic storytelling and the transmission of oral traditions across cultures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
A Study of the Sources and Composition of the Old French Lai D'haveloc
Author
Edith Fahnestock
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
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New
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Paperback
Language
English
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1333662440
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9781333662448
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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