About “Les Deux Amants”
"Les Deux Amants" is a Breton lai written by Marie de France in the 12th century. It is part of The Lais of Marie de France, a collection of narrative poems that offer insight into medieval social and cultural life. The work explores themes such as courtly love, chivalry, and honor. Written in Old French, it uses rhyming octosyllabic couplets. The poem tells the story of two lovers who choose death over separation, emphasizing their deep loyalty and devotion. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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