Jaufry the Knight and the Fair Brunissende

Jaufry the Knight and the Fair Brunissende

by Jean-Bernard Mary-Lafon

Jaufry the Knight and the Fair Brunissende is a medieval verse romance that follows the adventures of Jaufry, a young and ambitious knight, as he seeks to avenge an insult to King Arthur's court. The story unfolds through a series of perilous quests, encounters with fantastical creatures, and ultimately leads to Jaufry's pursuit of the fair Brunissende. The text is a translation of a French translation of an original Occitan work, offering a glimpse into the rich tradition of medieval romance and the chivalric ideals of the time.

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