by Belloc · Cluster: Medieval Romance · Chivalric Love · Translation
Abstract
Belloc’s English translation of Joseph Bedier’s reconstruction of the medieval Tristan legend: the orphaned Tristan wins Iseult of the Golden Hair for his uncle King Mark, but the two drink a fatal love-philtre and are bound in an adulterous, doomed passion. The tale runs through flight to the forest, ordeal, exile, and their death together for love.
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Forms & Genres: Translation, Medieval Romance Themes & Concepts: Romantic Love, Death and Love, Fate and Free Will, Marriage and Fidelity, Honour, Courage Motifs: Sea, Ship, Love, Poison, Swords and Weapons, Enchanted Wood, Sea and Voyage Historical References: Arthurian Legend Settings: Ireland, Sea (2), Castle Archetypes: Lover, Tragic Hero Topoi: Love-Death (Liebestod), Unattainable Beloved
Also relevant to: Greek Mythology · Lust Sexual Desire · Desire