"Erec and Enide" marks the birth of the Arthurian romance as a
literary genre. Written circa 1170, this version of the Griselda
legend tells the story of the marriage of Erec, a handsome and
courageous Welsh prince and knight of the Round Table, and Enide,
an impoverished noblewoman. When the lovers become estranged
because Erec neglects his knightly obligations, they subsequently
ride off together on a series of adventures that culminate in their
reconciliation and the liberation of a captive knight in an
enchanted orchard.
An innovative poet working during a time of great literary
creativity, Chretien de Troyes wrote poems that had a lively pace,
skillful structure, and vivid descriptive detail. Ruth Harwood
Cline re-creates for modern audiences his irony, humor, and charm,
while retaining the style and substance of the original
octosyllabic couplets. Her thorough introduction includes
discussions of courtly love and the Arthurian legend in history and
literature, as well as a new and provocative theory about the
identity of Chretien de Troyes. This clearly presented translation,
faithful in preserving the subtle expressive qualities of the
original work, is accessible reading for any Arthurian legend
aficionado and an ideal text for students of medieval
literature.
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