Yvain, the Knight of the Lion, Chrétien de Troyes

Of all the knights who shaped our childhood dreams, the most prestigious are the Knights of the Round Table, gathered around King Arthur. In "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion," Chrétien de Troyes recounts the exploits of the most enterprising among them, Yvain, in search of adventure and love in a wondrous world, populated by dragons, giants, and where strange and cruel customs prevail. It is only with the help of a lion, a symbol of courage, loyalty, and nobility, that Yvain can overcome these challenges and, at the end of a tormented initiatory journey, finally become truly himself. One of the oldest, greatest, and most moving chivalric romances in a new version that combines rigor and clarity.