Publisher's Synopsis
Of Aucassin and Nicolette is a medieval French love story translated into English by Laurence Housman. The story is set in the 9th century and follows the love affair between Aucassin, the son of a nobleman, and Nicolette, a captive slave girl. Despite their different social statuses, the two fall deeply in love and embark on a journey to be together. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles, including Aucassin's father's disapproval and Nicolette's captors trying to take her back. The story is told in a poetic and lyrical style, with themes of love, loyalty, and perseverance woven throughout. Housman's translation captures the essence of the original French tale, making it accessible to modern readers. Overall, Of Aucassin and Nicolette is a timeless love story that has captivated readers for centuries.Together With Amabel And Amoris.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
