Tristan and Isolde

An enduring, classic, medieval tale of doomed romance with echoes of the love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Lancelot. Tristan is sent from Cornwall to bring Isolde, an Irish Princess, to marry King Mark, but a love potion is taken, by mistake or otherwise, so passion and tragedy ensue in a tale that lives on today.

About the author

Dr Mairi Stirling Hill is a medievalist who works on English and French literature from the late Middle Ages. She has a particular interest in women and gender in medieval literature and culture, as well as medieval romance and the myth of King Arthur. She has written on women’s work and roles in medieval law and literature, and in Arthurian legends.

Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

An enduring, classic, medieval tale of doomed romance with echoes of the love triangle between King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Lancelot. Tristan is sent from Cornwall to bring Isolde, an Irish Princess, to marry King Mark, but a love potion is taken, by mistake or otherwise, so passion and tragedy ensue in a tale that lives on today.

Product details

• Authors: J.K. Jackson
• Assisted by: J.K. Jackson (Editor), Mairi Stirling Hill (Introduction)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2024
• EAN: 9781804178171
• ISBN: 978-1-80417-817-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; FICTION / Romance / Fantasy, Fiction, POETRY / Ancient & Classical, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Literary studies: ancient, classical & medieval, folklore; legends; epic tales; folk tales; favourite myths,