- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks; New edition edition (1 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0192839489
- ISBN-13: 978-0192839480
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 827,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a readable and reliable line-by-line translation of the Roman de la Rose, based on Ernest Langlois's 1914-24 edition. The first in modern English prose, it is particularly valuable for its faithful rendering of the imagery of the original on which . . . so much of the poem's irony depends. -- "The Times Literary Supplement
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`If any man or woman should ask what I wish this romance... to be called, it is the Romance of the Rose, in which the whole art of love is contained'. Guillaume de Lorris's own introduction to his allegorical account of the progress of a courtly love affair gives no indication of the eventual scale and scope of the work, which became the most popular and influential of all medieval romances. In the hands of Jean de Meun, who continued de Lorris's work, it assumed vast proportions and embraced almost every aspect of medieval life, from predestination to the right way to deal with premature hair-loss. This new translation into modern English, based on the French edition by Félix Lecoy, is intended as much for the general reader as for students of French and English literature.
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Some say that there is nothing in dreams but lies and fables; however, one may have dreams which are not in the least deceitful, but which later become clear. Read the first page
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Some say that there is nothing in dreams but lies and fables; however, one may have dreams which are not in the least deceitful, but which later become clear. Read the first page
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This story, translated from the medieval French is a marvellous read for all the allegory fans out there. It concerns the trials and tribulations of the Lover trying to reach his goal, the rose who he loves. It is interesting to compare this with the Mechant's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, which heavily draws from this French example of Allegory.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Interesting to finally get hold of a readable version of this early medieval classic. Although long winded and highly stylised, as many such texts are, there is enough here to hold the attention and reward sustained reading - even if a few bouts of rapid page turning are called for at times.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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A comprehensive coverage, written in modern English with a clarification of the text in the introduction. Easily understandable and informative.
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This is a good translation of the original text. However there are some minor parts missing, and if you're studying this book, I would recommend buying the medieval French text... Read more
Published 7 months ago by apollon
Romance of the Rose
I read about this poem when doing Chaucer for my English Lit degree back in the 70s, then again recently as part of a U3A philosophy group and so decided to buy it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Taylor
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