Lancelot: Or, the Knight of the Cart Study Guide

Lancelot: Or, the Knight of the Cart

Lancelot: Or, the Knight of the Cart by Chretien De Troyes

Lancelot: Or, the Knight of the Cart is an Old French poem chronicling the romance between the knight Sir Lancelot and his queen, Guinevere. The poem opens with Lancelot rescuing Guinevere from captivity and goes on to describe their life as secret lovers in Camelot and the strains placed on their love by Lancelot's loyalty to King Arthur, Guinevere's husband. The poem doubles as an exploration of ideas of chivalry and courtly love in Arthur's court.

Lancelot: Or, the Knight of the Cart Book Notes

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