{"product_id":"tristan-and-isolde-paperback","title":"Tristan and Isolde - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMairi Stirling Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eJ. K. Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic medieval tale that brings romance, chivalry and adventure to the modern reader.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlongside \u003ci\u003eGawain and the Green Knight \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e, Tristan and Isolde's tale of doomed love is a classic medieval story whose themes of love, betrayal, honour and courage have weathered the test of time. Modern movies, theatre and Wagnerian opera productions tell many variations of the Irish maiden who, instructed to marry another, instead falls in love with the Cornish prince tasked to bring her to her betrothed. A love triangle with strong echoes of the Arthurian legend of Queen Guinevere and Lancelot, \u003ci\u003eTristan and Isolde\u003c\/i\u003e is heavily linked to many branches of Celtic legend, from Irish lore to the Welsh \u003ci\u003eMabinogion\u003c\/i\u003e and, with Tristan taking part in the Quest for the Holy Grail, in the epic tales of Arthur too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAME TREE 451\u003c\/b\u003e: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 7.88 x 5.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 03, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755484643616,"sku":"9781804178171","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1653311daf0a753652ad9c8e9f7191ef.webp?v=1780060140","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tristan-and-isolde-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}