Marie de France 
French Medieval Romances from the Lais of Marie de France 

Gallant knights, blushing maidens, tyrannical lords, damsels in distress, feats of courage, love pure and true — you’ll find all of this and more in this enchanting collection of tales from France’s medieval period. Selected from the classic twelfth-century text Lais of Marie de France and rendered in an engaging English translation, this volume is a treat for readers of all ages.