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Title:
Aucassin and Nicolette
translated from the Old French
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Aucassin and Nicolette" by Francis William Bourdillon is a lyrical narrative composed in the close of the 12th century, reflecting a medieval romance akin to both an epic poem and a novel. The story presents a timeless theme of love, focusing on the passionate yet thwarted romance between Aucassin, a young nobleman, and Nicolette, a captive lady of noble birth, exploring issues of societal class, identity, and personal desire against a backdrop of familial and political conflict. The narrative glorifies the poignant emotional struggles of Aucassin, who defies his family's wishes to pursue a bright future with Nicolette, despite her status as a slave-girl. Following their initial separation—instigated by Aucassin's father, who hopes to prevent his son from pursuing this forbidden love—the lovers endure numerous trials, including imprisonment, warfare, and personal sacrifice. The story unfolds through a tapestry of verses that illuminate their unwavering devotion, culminating in a tale of perseverance as they overcome their circumstances, ultimately reuniting against overwhelming odds in a journey filled with nostalgia and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Translator: Bourdillon, Francis William, 1852-1921
EBook No.: 23227
Published: Oct 28, 2007
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Romances -- Translations into English
Subject: Legends -- France -- Translations into English
Subject: French literature -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Aucassin and Nicolette
translated from the Old French
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Aucassin and Nicolette" by Francis William Bourdillon is a lyrical narrative composed in the close of the 12th century, reflecting a medieval romance akin to both an epic poem and a novel. The story presents a timeless theme of love, focusing on the passionate yet thwarted romance between Aucassin, a young nobleman, and Nicolette, a captive lady of noble birth, exploring issues of societal class, identity, and personal desire against a backdrop of familial and political conflict. The narrative glorifies the poignant emotional struggles of Aucassin, who defies his family's wishes to pursue a bright future with Nicolette, despite her status as a slave-girl. Following their initial separation—instigated by Aucassin's father, who hopes to prevent his son from pursuing this forbidden love—the lovers endure numerous trials, including imprisonment, warfare, and personal sacrifice. The story unfolds through a tapestry of verses that illuminate their unwavering devotion, culminating in a tale of perseverance as they overcome their circumstances, ultimately reuniting against overwhelming odds in a journey filled with nostalgia and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Translator: Bourdillon, Francis William, 1852-1921
EBook No.: 23227
Published: Oct 28, 2007
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Romances -- Translations into English
Subject: Legends -- France -- Translations into English
Subject: French literature -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.