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Date: 1176

Fiction Fiction Cligès

Chrétien de Troyes

1176

Romance arturico written by Chrétien de Troyes in the 12th century. This work tells the story of love between Cligès, a gentleman of King Arturo's court, and Fenice, his uncle's wife.

Adventures Adventures Yvain, the Lion Knight

Chrétien de Troyes

1176

The gentleman Yvain gets glory by defeating a powerful adversary and marrying his widow, but he loses the honor by breaking the promise made to his wife. After falling into madness and exile, he begins a path of redemption accompanied by a lion he has saved. His new feats will allow him to regain his honor and place in the world of cavalry.

Adventures Adventures Lancelot, the Knight of the Road

Chrétien de Troyes

1176

When Queen Geneva is kidnapped, the gentleman Lancelot is taking a dangerous search to rescue her. To save her, she accepts even the humiliation of traveling on a wagon, a symbol of dishonor for a gentleman. His adventure tests the conflict between chivalry honor and his absolute love for the queen.