The medieval verse romance, or lay, was a popular form of narrative that invariably dealt with the theme of ideal - if occasionally illicit - love. In delightful, readable modern verse translations, Patricia Terry presents here six of these "lays of courtly love." Together, they comprise a superb introduction to an important genre of medieval French poetry.
The medieval verse romance, or lay, was a popular form of narrative that invariably dealt with the theme of ideal - if occasionally illicit - love. In delightful, readable modern verse translations, Patricia Terry presents here six of these "lays of courtly love." Together, they comprise a superb introduction to an important genre of medieval French poetry.