Tristan and Iseult (Sunburst Book)
by Rosemary Sutcliff
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Author: Rosemary SutcliffEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1991-09-01
ISBN: 0374479828
Number of pages: 150
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
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Book Review: A Tristan for Children and Teenages
Summary: 5 Stars
Tristan is a Celtic legend dating from the fifth century and probably told around peat fires until written down by Thomas of Brittany circa 1160. Subsequently this ancient tale received medieval dress as the troubadours enriched it and placed it in turreted castles in which it is generally set. Subsequent authors have all tampered with the tale, adjusting it to suit their needs. Sutcliff has done the same by simplifying and shortening and leaving out the love potion aas the explanation of why Tristan and Iseult fall in love. Her version is a concise pellet of information and story I presume designed for children and teenagers for whom it is well suited. Those of you who like your Tristan straight up should read The Romance of Tristan in the Curtis translation or Beroul's masterpiece The Romance of Tristan and Iseult by Bedier. Those who wish to read a truly zany version might take a look at The Romance of Tristan and Iseult: Modern Version (the one I like the best) wherein the lovers communicate by fax machines and portable phones.
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