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Of Aucassin and Nicolette
Hardcover
Classic FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025506418
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Of Aucassin and Nicolette is a quintessential masterpiece of medieval literature, renowned for its unique structure as a chantefable-a story told through alternating sections of sung verse and spoken prose. This enchanting tale follows the deep and forbidden love between Aucassin, the son of the Count of Beaucaire, and Nicolette, a beautiful captive of Saracen origin. Despite the fierce opposition of Aucassin's father and the rigid social hierarchies of the time, the two lovers embark on a series of daring escapes and maritime adventures that test the strength of their devotion.
The work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its playful subversion of traditional chivalric themes, offering a more intimate and often humorous look at the tropes of courtly love. Laurence Housman's presentation of this classic captures the whimsical spirit and emotional resonance of the original 13th-century French narrative. As a significant bridge between epic poetry and the modern novel, Of Aucassin and Nicolette remains a vital part of the Western literary canon. It provides readers with a vivid window into the medieval imagination, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the relentless pursuit of one's heart against all odds.
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