Presents an English translation of the oldest existing epic poem in French, telling the tale of the massacre in 778 of Charlemagne's rearguard at Roncesvalles in northern Spain, and includes an introduction and notes.
Presents an English translation of the oldest existing epic poem in French, telling the tale of the massacre in 778 of Charlemagne's rear guard at Roncesvalles in northern Spain, and includes an introduction and notes.
A legendary but futile romance between Tristian and Iseul. During the journey to her marriage to another, they drink a love potion meant for her and the groom. They marry other people but continue to love each other. Tristian becomes ill; the only one who can save him is Iseult. They come up with a code that will let Tristian know if she is coming. Tristian's wife has someone tell him the wrong code and he dies. Iseult comes to Tristian after his death; she dies as well.
