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About the Author
NIGEL BRYANT is well known for his lively and accurate versions of medieval French works. His translations of Chretien de Troyes' Perceval and all its continuations and of the extraordinary late Arthurian romance Perceforest have been major achievements; he has also translated Jean le Bel's history of the early stages of the Hundred Years War, and the 13th- and 14th-century biographies of William Marshal and Bertrand du Guesclin. He was awarded the 2019 Norris J. Lacy Prize for outstanding editorial achievement in Arthurian studies. NIGEL BRYANT is well known for his lively and accurate versions of medieval French works. His translations of Chretien de Troyes' Perceval and all its continuations and of the extraordinary late Arthurian romance Perceforest have been major achievements; he has also translated Jean le Bel's history of the early stages of the Hundred Years War, and the 13th- and 14th-century biographies of William Marshal and Bertrand du Guesclin. He was awarded the 2019 Norris J. Lacy Prize for outstanding editorial achievement in Arthurian studies.
Reviews
A handy and appealing introduction to medieval chivalry heraldry, and performance which should enjoy a wide audience. * BULLETIN CODICOLOGIQUE *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783277100
Author Nigel Bryant
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd