{"product_id":"the-romance-of-tristan-and-iseult-9781513268507","title":"The Romance of Tristan and Iseult","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in a medieval era of swords, battles, and dragons, King Mark of Cornwall takes in a young boy, with whom he felt a strong connection to even before he learned of their blood relation. When the young boy, Tristan, grows into a brave and honorable man, he is sent to settle a conflict the kingdom had with an Irish settlement. When Tristan goes to fight the Irish champion, he defeats him but is badly wounded. While he is struggling to regain his health, he meets Iseult, an Irish princess, who had been promised to his uncle as a wife. Once Tristan's health returns, he escorts Iseult to the kingdom of Cornwall. However, when one of Iseult's maids casts a binding love spell on Tristan and Iseult, they quickly fall into a forbidden love. Caught in a tortured love triangle, Tristan and Iseult try to suppress their love for each other out of respect for King Mark, however, their passion is persistent. Torn between reputation and romance, Tristan and Iseult must fight against their passions to remain chivalrous and honorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With dramatic and beautiful writing, \u003ci\u003eThe Romance of Tristan and Iseult\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting romance novel filled with tragedy, magic, quests, and adventure. Using medieval sources, including the poem that the myth of Tristan and Iseult originated from, Joseph Bédier's \u003ci\u003eThe Romance of Tristan and Iseult\u003c\/i\u003e is a retelling of a classic star-crossed romance that inspired later iconic love stories such as Shakespeare's \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet. \u003c\/i\u003e This influence has even spread to the 21st century, inspiring film adaptations and countless depictions of doomed lovers. Claimed to be one of the most authentic versions of the myth, \u003ci\u003eThe Romance of Tristan and Iseult\u003c\/i\u003e provides detailed insight into medieval culture and folklore. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBedier, Joseph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Bédier \u003c\/b\u003e (1864-1938) was a French writer, scholar, and historian who specialized in studies of medieval France. Throughout his career, Bédier produced several invaluable contributions to the study of the medieval period, including the inspiration for modern theories of certain aspects of medieval culture. Though his focus was on medieval culture, Bédier is also celebrated for his work in preserving primary sources during World War Ⅰ, exposing the sadistic crimes of German soldiers via the collection of diary entries. Bédier's literary acclaim was earned through his novel \u003ci\u003eThe Romance of Tristian and Iseult\u003c\/i\u003e, which is considered one of the best retellings of the legend. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50860973654290,"sku":"9781513268507","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8f3f8044-0bb6-472c-addd-5c504ba5a687.jpg?v=1737586491","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-romance-of-tristan-and-iseult-9781513268507","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}