In this verse translation of "Cliges," written by Chretien de
Troyes circa 1176, Ruth Harwood Cline not only preserves the
artistry of the original work but also captures the wit, irony, and
striking emotional power of Chretien's stylistic genius and highly
structured form.
The romance begins with the marriage of Cliges's parents and
continues with the clandestine, mutual love of their son and his
uncle's bride, Fenice. Cliges and Fenice are finally united after
executing a false-death plot aided by black magic.
With a thoroughness and clarity that will appeal to students and
scholars of medieval literature, Cline's accessible translation
effectively conveys the sparkle, pace, and intricate wordplay of
Chretien's love monologues, classic themes, and complex poetic
devices. In addition, her introduction sheds new light on the
transmission of British history and legend to the French court of
Champagne. With themes that echo from the Tristan legend to "Romeo
and Juliet," "Cliges" is an exciting romance about young lovers who
escape from an arranged match and find true love in marriage.
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