Marie de France 
French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France 

Gallant knights, blushing maidens, tyrannical lords, damsels in distress, feats of courage, love pure and true—you’ll find all of this and more in this enchanting collection of tales from France’s medieval period. Selected from the classic twelfth-century text Lais of Marie de France and rendered in an engaging English translation, this volume is a treat for readers of all ages.