Melusine; or, The Noble History of Lusignan
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Melusine; or, The Noble History of Lusignan by Jean D'arras
An annotated English translation of the fourteenth-century French prose romance Melusine, by Jean d'Arras.“Part history, part fantasy, part romance, the story of Melusine—brought to life in this readable and lively translation—opens a window onto late medieval European chivalric culture, its refinements, its brutality, and its anxietiesRanging from Ireland to Armenia, the story of the fairy Melusine and her family provides a wealth of descriptive detail about courtly life and the cultural importance of family and property. Supported by an excellent introduction and relevant, informative notes, this translation brings to light a book and an imagination that will appeal to students, general readers, and scholars.”
—Carolyn Collette,Mount Holyoke College
“The fourteenth century comes alive in this superb new translation of the classic French masterpiece Melusine; or, The Noble History of Lusignan. The work is packed with romance and adventure, by turns poignant and hilarious, and the author’s lively and inviting prose style is guaranteed to delight fans of historical fiction as well as students of all ages. This is by far the most lucid, authentic, and enjoyable English-language version of this enchanting fairy tale available today, and I expect it to be universally recognized as the definitive translation for many years to come.”
—Nancy Goldstone,author of The Maid and the Queen
“The Mélusine of Jean d'Arras is a work of particular importance for its fusion of historiography and fiction, a work whose appeal was quickly acknowledged by the copying of numerous late medieval manuscripts, further recognized in the early days of printed books, and reconfirmed ever since by translation into many languages (Middle English, German, Spanish, modern French, etc.). The new translation is an excellent addition to this veritable library of Mélusines: a long-overdue version in modern English that is, moreover, grounded in solid scholarship. The translators’ introduction and extensive annotation of the text make it clear that their work has been prepared with an exemplary understanding of the narrative’s social and historical context.”
—Samuel Rosenberg,Indiana University
“This delightful translation of Jean d’Arras’s 1393 Melusine by two experts on the subject is sure to become the standard English version of this fascinating but not well-known work.”
—C. M. Reno Choice
“This excellent English translation, with its critical material, is extremely valuable from the literary and historical perspectives, and certainly gave me the pleasure and enjoyment the translators wish for readers of their work.”
—Glynnis M. Cropp Parergon
Donald Maddox is Professor Emeritus of French Studies and adjunct faculty member in Comparative Literature at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Sara Sturm-Maddox is Professor Emerita of French and Italian Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780271054155 |
| ISBN 10 | 0271054158 |
| Title | Melusine; or, The Noble History of Lusignan |
| Author | Jean D'arras |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Year published | 2014-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |