{"product_id":"cliges-arthurian-romance-english-translation","title":"Cligès: Modern English Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Burton Raffel, Cligès brings Chrétien de Troyes’s twelfth-century Arthurian romance to life in fluid modern English. This narrative poem delves into chivalric conflict, courtly intrigue and emotional depth, showcasing the poet’s innovative style and keen psychological insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart is Fenice, bound to the emperor of Constantinople yet yearning for freedom. Feigning death, she escapes her gilded prison and embarks on a daring journey with her true love. Their adventure unfolds against stark medieval landscapes where honor and passion collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaffel’s verse captures the original’s rhythmic pace and vivid character portraits, from brutal battles to tender devotion. Readers encounter raw human drives, societal customs and the bold artistry that made Chrétien a medieval master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnormously popular in its own era, Cligès offers modern audiences a window into medieval court life, values and poetic innovation. It ranks alongside Chrétien’s other verse romances as a seminal work of romance and narrative psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArthurian romance and chivalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong-willed heroine and passionate love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends realism, humor and poetic wit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and literary significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Great Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45025245298922,"sku":"2-US-1-6-ST-15-4-9-1M-0.65lb","price":19.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/1735\/7290\/files\/61Gc9FnQ47L.jpg?v=1744485451","url":"https:\/\/justgreatbooks.org\/products\/cliges-arthurian-romance-english-translation","provider":"Just Great Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}