A Tale Of Two Maidens A Medieval French Story Of Fate Adventure And The Hundred Years War
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Author | : Anne Echols |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2023-09-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1647425441 |
Fifteen-year-old Felise, an apprentice scribe in medieval France, is in a desperate situation. She yearns to find a way to become a writer and a book shop owner, but in order to achieve her dreams she must first escape from her cruel guardian, who is plotting an arranged marriage for her. As the Hundred Years’ War rages all around Felise, Joan of Arc blazes into history, claiming God-given powers to set France free from English control. Her courage inspires Felise to run away, but every day of the journey that follows draws the young scribe further into the underbelly of a world she has never known—a world of burning villages and terrified peasants left behind in the path of war. She soon encounters a young man from home who begins to pursue her, and she is drawn to him despite her quest for freedom and distrust of men. But following after the army, she meets Joan face to face, and finds herself torn between her heroine’s single-minded sense of purpose and her own desire for love and personal fulfillment. A Tale of Two Maidens brings to life the story of an ordinary medieval girl on an extraordinary adventure—one that will require her to dig within herself to claim her own true, independent, and heroic destiny.
Author | : Anne Echols |
Publisher | : Bagwyn Books |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2016-02-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780866988094 |
During the Hundred Years' War, England seizes vast lands from France, even Paris itself. Mercenary soldiers called Scorchers ravage the countryside and terrified peasants flee to cities. Ancient prophecies foretell that a Virgin will turn the tide of war and save France from conquest by England. Jeanne (Joan of Arc), a peasant girl from an obscure village in the northeast, claims to hear the voices of saints, who bid her to step forward and fulfill the prophecies. Dressing as a young man, she embarks on a long journey to the court of Charles the Dauphin, the rightful heir. In a matter of months, she convinces him that God has sent her to his aid. Clad in armor, Jeanne spurs the French army to major victories and leads Charles to Reims for his coronation. For the first time in many years, the French people dare to hope for a victory over the English. Meanwhile in Troyes, a town that lies on Jeanne's path to the coronation, two sisters play chess on a cold winter's night. For long stretches of the year, Ameline and Felise are on their own since their mother is dead and their father is a long-distance merchant. Because of his debts, the girls rely on Ameline's income as a dressmaker to put food on the table. Felise, an apprentice scribe, looks forward to the day she too can earn money by her own hand. Felise and Ameline exchange news about Jeanne. Felise is eager to see her face to face but Ameline cautions her against putting too much hope in Jeanne. The girls renew their promise to their dying mother: to remain free from the bonds of unwanted, loveless marriages. Little do they know that everything is about to change forever.
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Total Pages | : 2178 |
Release | : 1917 |
Genre | : American literature |
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Author | : Marie de France |
Publisher | : The Floating Press |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2014-05-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1776535294 |
Gallant knights, blushing maidens, tyrannical lords, damsels in distress, feats of courage, love pure and true -- you'll find all of this and more in this enchanting collection of tales from France's medieval period. Selected from the classic twelfth-century text Lais of Marie de France and rendered in an engaging English translation, this volume is a treat for readers of all ages.
Author | : Anonymous |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2021-04-10 |
Genre | : Poetry |
ISBN | : |
This book is thought to date from the 13th century and only one original manuscript survives. It is a romantic tale of love and adventure and is written in an old french literary style called 'chantefable' (a sung story).
Author | : Marie de France |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2018-02-09 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781984925596 |
Gallant knights, blushing maidens, tyrannical lords, damsels in distress, feats of courage, love pure and true-you'll find all of this and more in this enchanting collection of tales from France's medieval period. Selected from the classic twelfth-century text Lais of Marie de France and rendered in an engaging English translation, this volume is a treat for readers of all ages.
Author | : De France active 12th century Marie |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2019-11-20 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
'The Lais of Marie de France' is a series of twelve short narrative Breton lais by the poet Marie de France. They are written in Anglo-Norman and were probably composed in the late 12th century. The short, narrative poems generally focus on glorifying the concept of courtly love by the adventures of their main characters. Marie's lais are thought to form the basis for what would eventually become the genre known as the Breton lais.
Author | : Anonymous |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2019-12-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
"Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French" by Anonymous (translated by Francis William Bourdillon). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author | : Edward William Thomson |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781019920411 |
Aucassin and Nicolette is a charming and romantic tale of two young lovers from different social classes. Set in medieval France, the story tells of the many obstacles that Aucassin and Nicolette must overcome in order to be together, including the objections of their families and the challenges of life in a dangerous and uncertain world. This book is a timeless classic of French literature, and is a must-read for anybody interested in the literary history of Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author | : Evelyn Everett-Green |
Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-07-18 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781021952721 |
Through the eyes of young Jehanne d'Arc, this historical novel tells the story of the legendary French heroine who led her country to victory during the Hundred Years' War. Full of action, intrigue, and romance, this book is a must-read for history buffs and lovers of adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.