Tristan by Gottfried von Strassburg
The Romance of Tristan and Isolde
"Tristan" is a medieval romance that tells the tragic tale of the noble knight Tristan and the beautiful princess Isolde. The story is filled with themes of love, betrayal, and honor, as Tristan is sent to Ireland to bring back Isolde for his uncle, King Mark, to marry. However, on their journey back, they accidentally consume a love potion, causing them to fall deeply in love with each other. Their illicit affair eventually leads to their downfall, resulting in a tale filled with sorrow and heartbreak.
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- Published
- 1210
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Original Language
- Middle high german
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- 36th on Top 50 Masterpieces of Medieval Literature (Medievalists.net )
- 55th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
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- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Landmarks of World Literature (Cambridge University)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
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