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title: "The Lais of Marie De France: With Two Further Lais in the Original Old French (Penguin Classics)"
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# Classic Literature Guaranteed Packaging Same-Day Dispatch The Lais of Marie De France: With Two Further Lais in the Original Old French (Penguin Classics)

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## Summary

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- **What is this?** The Lais of Marie De France: With Two Further Lais in the Original Old French (Penguin Classics)
- **How much does it cost?** R411 with free shipping
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- • **Authentic Experience:** Enjoy the original Old French alongside modern translations.
- • **Timeless Tales Await:** Dive into the enchanting world of Marie De France's Lais.

## Overview

The Lais of Marie De France is a collection of narrative poems that explore themes of love, chivalry, and adventure, presented in a beautifully packaged edition by Penguin Classics. This version includes two additional Lais in the original Old French, making it a must-have for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike.

## Description

Buy The Lais of Marie De France: With Two Further Lais in the Original Old French (Penguin Classics) 2 by France, Marie, Busby, Keith, Burgess, Glyn (ISBN: 9780140447590) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: a little more high brow than regular chick lit - Excellent and super interesting if this genre floats yur boat. I was recommended by an English degree student who loves these historical flights of fancy. Certainly worth a read just to feel a little more high brow than regular chick lit
Review: Just wonderful! - I had to read this for an introduction into medieval literature for my university course and had trouble in putting it down. The tales are brilliantly translated and with many of the lais being very short, it meant i whizzed through the book pretty quickly. It is a refreshing read and a book i will definately pick up again.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 87,188 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in French Poetry (Books) 74 in Mystical Poetry 144 in Classical, Early & Medieval Poetry |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (285) |
| Dimensions  | 19.56 x 12.7 x 1.27 cm |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0140447598 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140447590 |
| Item weight  | 134 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 164 pages |
| Publication date  | 25 Mar. 1999 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a little more high brow than regular chick lit
*by D***W on 1 April 2025*

Excellent and super interesting if this genre floats yur boat. I was recommended by an English degree student who loves these historical flights of fancy. Certainly worth a read just to feel a little more high brow than regular chick lit

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just wonderful!
*by N***S on 30 December 2011*

I had to read this for an introduction into medieval literature for my university course and had trouble in putting it down. The tales are brilliantly translated and with many of the lais being very short, it meant i whizzed through the book pretty quickly. It is a refreshing read and a book i will definately pick up again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it!
*by I***A on 27 February 2013*

I loved this book. I'm taking an English course so this arrived right on time and the stories in here are just awesome!

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Lais of Marie de France (Penguin Classics)
- Beowulf: A New Verse Translation (Bilingual Edition)
- The Canterbury Tales

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*Last updated: 2026-01-23*