TY - BOOK AU - Bédier,Joseph AU - Onerva,L. TI - Tristan ja Isolde AV - PQ PY - 2006/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Arthurian romances -- Adaptations KW - Tristan (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations KW - Iseult (Legendary character) -- Romances -- Adaptations N1 - Release date is 2006-10-31; Produced by Sami Sieranoja and Tapio Riikonen; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Tristan ja Isolde" by Joseph Bédier is a poignant medieval romance written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the timeless themes of love and tragedy, centering on the titular characters, Tristan and Isolde, who navigate the complexities of devotion, betrayal, and fate. The tale encapsulates the essence of knightly valor set against a backdrop of noble courts and fierce rivalries. The beginning of the story introduces us to Tristan's tragic lineage, born into a world of conflict after the death of his father. As the plot unfolds, we learn of his childhood, the fierce loyalties he forms, and the destiny that will entwine him with the beautiful Isolde. The narrative captures his journey from a young boy raised in Cornwall, through various trials—including a fateful battle with the fearsome knight Morholt of Ireland—leading him inevitably to the love and loss that define their relationship. Bédier's intricate layering of fate and passion sets the stage for an exploration of how love can both uplift and doom those who dare to embrace it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19674 ER -