The Knight and the Barrel (Le Chevalier Au Barisel) - (Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture) (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This is the first English translation of the canonical Old French text Le Chevalier au barisel.
- About the Author: Adrian P. Tudor is Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Hull
- 168 Pages
- Literary Collections, Medieval
- Series Name: Manchester Medieval Literature and Culture
Description
About the Book
This is the first English translation of the canonical Old French text Le Chevalier au barisel. It includes the original text and a facing-page translation, as well as an extensive introduction and notes.Book Synopsis
This is the first English translation of the canonical Old French text Le Chevalier au barisel. It includes the original text and a facing-page translation, as well as an extensive introduction and notes.From the Back Cover
'I am a priest and as such I beseech you,
in the name of Him who by dying on the cross
sacrificed Himself for us,
to speak with me a little.'
Review Quotes
'...by the time readers finish perusing the illuminating, accessible, and authoritative introduction to his translation, they will be primed to like it [The Knight and the Barrel] too, and eager to jump into the text for themselves. With no small amount of finesse and dexterity, Tudor manages to make a tale about a terrible person, who endures physical suffering and social degradation, both inviting and engaging for the modern audience... As one reads Tudor's insightful commentary and lively translation, one may be surprised that it has taken this long to reach a wider audience.'
H-France Review
About the Author
Adrian P. Tudor is Senior Lecturer in French at the University of Hull