“There are divers men who make a great show of loyalty, and pretend to such discretion in the hidden things they hear, that at the end folk come to put faith in them.”
Quote by Marie de France
Work
French Medieval Romances from the Lais of Marie de France
The Lais of Marie de France is a collection of twelve short poems that delve into the complexities of medieval romance. These works, written in Old French, are notable for their sophisticated narrative structure and exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and chivalry. The poems are considered to be among the earliest examples of French vernacular literature and have had a significant influence on the development of the romance genre. more
Author
Marie de France
Marie de France was a French medieval poet active in the 12th century. Her works primarily consist of narrative and lyrical poems, with her most famous works being 'The Song of Roland' and 'Tristan and Isolde'. Her contributions to literature are significant, and she is considered one of the representative figures of French medieval literature. more
You May Also Like
Source: Medieval Lays and Legends of Marie de France
“He who would tell divers tales must know how to vary the tune.”
Source: Medieval Lays and Legends of Marie de France
“Out of five hundred who speak glibly of love, not one can spell the first letter of his name.”
Source: Medieval Lays and Legends of Marie de France
Source: How German Is It
Source: How German Is It
“Political thought in France is either nostalgic or Utopian.”
Source: The Opium of the Intellectuals
“The land free, the land free for all, land without overseers and without masters.”