TY - BOOK AU - Marie,de France,active 12th century AU - Watts,Caroline AU - Weston,Jessie L. TI - Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four lais rendered into English prose T2 - Arthurian romances unrepresented in Malory's "Morte d'Arthur", no. 3 AV - PN PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Arthurian romances KW - Knights and knighthood -- Poetry N1 - Release date is 2014-07-09; Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Whitehead and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Guingamor, Lanval, Tyolet, Bisclaveret: Four Lais Rendered into English Prose" by Jessie L. Weston is a collection of medieval romances likely written in the early 20th century. This work features four Breton lays that explore themes of chivalry, love, and the intertwining of the mortal and the supernatural. The main characters encompass brave knights and enchanting ladies, offering readers a glimpse into the rich folklore and moral lessons of Arthurian legend. The opening portion introduces the first lai, "Guingamor," where we meet the noble knight Guingamor, who is beloved by his uncle, the king. Despite his high regard, Guingamor faces temptation from the queen, who desires him passionately. As the story unfolds, Guingamor embarks on an adventure hunting a mythical white boar, leading him to a magical encounter with a maiden, which sets the stage for his challenges. This beginning hints at a narrative filled with dramatic choices focused on loyalty, honor, and the consequences of romantic entanglements in a fantastical realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46234 ER -