The Breton Lay is a short medieval romance, usually 600 - 1000 lines and meant to be sung with musical accompaniment. Marie de France is one of the more popular writers of the time.
Readings for this week
Selections from:
Emare
The Lais of Marie de France (Read Chevrefoil) These stories are fun, many are short, enjoy.
Laustic
Resources:Background information for Chevrefoil - Tristram and Isolde
This site gives a synopsis of all her tales.
Other interesting works:
Tristan and Isolde, the 2006 movie
Sir Orfeo
Selections from:
Emare
The Lais of Marie de France (Read Chevrefoil) These stories are fun, many are short, enjoy.
Laustic
Resources:Background information for Chevrefoil - Tristram and Isolde
This site gives a synopsis of all her tales.
Other interesting works:
Tristan and Isolde, the 2006 movie
Sir Orfeo