In 12th-13th century Japan there lived a man named Fujiwara no Teika (sometimes called Sadaie), a well-regarded poet in a society that prized poetry....
Charlton Miner Lewis' version of Gawayne and the Green Knight, a late 14th century alliterative romance, is written in modern language telling the sto...
Published in 1903, Gawayne and the Green Knight is a modern-language retelling of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a 14th-century verse romance follow...
The Duchess of Malfi is a tragedy by John Webster, first published in 1623. It is set in Renaissance Italy and tells the story of the Duchess of Malfi...
Amadis of Gaul is a classic chivalric romance that follows the adventures of the titular hero, Amadis. Abandoned as a child, he grows up unaware of hi...
This book presents a collection of medieval French romances, primarily drawn from the "Lays" of Marie de France. These tales explore themes of love, c...
This book contains the poem "Fiez vous y!" by Charles d'Orléans, a prominent French poet of the 15th century. D'Orléans was known for his elegant and...
Doncel de Don Enrique el Doliente is a romantic novel set in 15th century Spain during the reign of Enrique III of Castile, known as "the Mournful" du...
Troilus and Criseyde is a Middle English poem by Geoffrey Chaucer that tells the tragic story of two lovers, Troilus, a Trojan prince, and Criseyde, t...
'Love Is Enough' is a long narrative poem by William Morris, written in 1873. It's a tale of chivalry and courtly love set in a medieval world, where...
Dante's 'La Vita Nuova' is a poignant and introspective exploration of love, loss, and spiritual growth. Through a series of interconnected poems and...
The Heptameron is a collection of seventy-two short stories written by Marguerite of Navarre, a prominent figure in the French Renaissance. The narrat...
Le *Rime* di Dante Alighieri sono una raccolta di poesie scritte dal grande poeta italiano durante la sua giovinezza e maturità. Questa edizione, risa...
Set against the backdrop of 16th century Paris, amidst the tumultuous French Wars of Religion, 'Marguerite de Valois' follows the life of the titular...
Peacock's *Maid Marian* is a witty and satirical reimagining of the Robin Hood legend, focusing on the romantic intrigue surrounding the titular Maid...
Magnificent Lovers is a comedic play by Moliere that follows the romantic entanglements of several characters during a celebration of the Pythian Game...
The Princess of Elis is a comedy-ballet by Moliere that was written for a grand courtly celebration at Versailles in 1664. It tells the story of the P...
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 seek...
This collection features four medieval romances translated by William Morris, offering a glimpse into the world of chivalry, adventure, and courtly lo...
Rime di Guido Cavalcanti is a collection of poems by the Italian poet Guido Cavalcanti. Cavalcanti was one of the most important poets of the Italian...