Harold Hannyngton 1869-1945 ed. Child
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'Aucassin and Nicolette' is a medieval French romance, a chantefable (sung tale) that blends prose and verse. This edition, translated and edited by Harold Hannyngton Child, brings to life the charming and unconventional love story of Aucassin, son of Count Garin of Beaucaire, and Nicolette, a beautiful Saracen slave. Defying social norms and familial expectations, their love faces numerous trials and tribulations. The narrative is characterized by its playful tone, ironic humor, and elements of fantasy. Aucassin’s devotion to Nicolette leads him to reject knighthood and even paradise itself, if she is not there. Nicolette, in turn, displays remarkable resourcefulness and courage in her efforts to reunite with her beloved. This timeless tale explores themes of love, class, identity, and the absurdity of social conventions, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read for modern audiences.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
