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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Tristan and Isolde by René Louis, a compelling reimagining of the famous medieval legend. It tells the story of the titular protagonists, who fall in love after drinking a magic potion and must conduct their affair in secret to avoid incurring the wrath of Isolde’s husband, King Mark. Featuring many elements of the Celtic source material, as well as magical creatures such as giants and dragons, Tristan and Isolde offers a fast-paced and captivating narrative with many unpredictable twists and turns. Its author René Louis was one of France’s best-known and most influential medieval historians and archaeologists.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Tristan and Isolde by René Louis, a compelling reimagining of the famous medieval legend. It tells the story of the titular protagonists, who fall in love after drinking a magic potion and must conduct their affair in secret to avoid incurring the wrath of Isolde’s husband, King Mark. Featuring many elements of the Celtic source material, as well as magical creatures such as giants and dragons, Tristan and Isolde offers a fast-paced and captivating narrative with many unpredictable twists and turns. Its author René Louis was one of France’s best-known and most influential medieval historians and archaeologists.
Find out everything you need to know about Tristan and Isolde in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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French historian, philologist and archaeologist
Born in Yonne (France) in 1906
Died in 1991
His work:
Tristan and Isolde (1972), novel
The historian, philologist and archaeologist René Louis taught medieval literary history in various universities between 1941 and 1977. In 1927 he discovered the Carolingian frescoes in the crypts at Saint-Germain (Auxerre), which made his reputation as a medievalist. A pupil of Joseph Bédier and Ferdinand Lot, his publications are milestones in the world of academia.
Characters led into madness by their all-consuming love
Genre: novel
Reference edition: Louis, R. (1972) Tristan et Iseult. Paris: Librairie Générale Française.¹
First edition: 1972
Themes: love, madness, potions, magic, drama, jealousy, betrayal
The legend of Tristan and Isolde is of Celtic origin. There are remarkable written traces of it in French medieval literature from the 12th century onwards, mainly in the form of fragments. Since then, multiple versions of the legend have been published, including that of René Louis. Although Louis’s text has not yet been translated into English, this summary will use the anglicised names of the legend’s
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