by Chrétien de Troyes · Alianza Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420678771
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The Knight of the Cart is a classic work of French medieval literature, written by Chrétien de Troyes. Considered a precursor to the modern novel, Troyes tells the story of Lancelot, a knight of the Round Table, in his quest to rescue Queen Guinevere. The work explores themes such as courtly love, honor, and courage, and offers a fascinating vision of the society and values of the medieval era. This edition from Alianza Editorial features a translation and prologue by Luis Alberto de Cuenca and Carlos García Gual, enriching the reading experience.
Chrétien de Troyes was a French poet and trouvère known for his writing on Arthurian subjects such as Gawain, Lancelot, Perceval, and the Holy Grail. Chrétien's chivalric romances, including Erec and Enide, Lancelot, Perceval, and Yvain, represent some of the best-regarded works of medieval literature. His use of structure, particularly in Yvain, has been seen as a step toward the modern novel.
