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The Arthurian Chronicles Roman De Brut is a book that tells the story of King Arthur and his knights, as well as the history of Britain during the time of their reign. The book is a compilation of two medieval texts, the Roman de Brut by Wace and the Brut by Layamon. The Roman de Brut was written in the 12th century by Wace, a Norman poet, and tells the story of the legendary Brutus of Troy, who is said to have founded Britain. The book then goes on to recount the history of Britain up until the time of King Arthur, including the reign of the Roman Empire and the arrival of the Saxons. The Brut by Layamon, written in the 13th century, continues the story of King Arthur, detailing his battles and adventures, including his quest for the Holy Grail. The book also includes the stories of other famous knights such as Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot. Together, the two texts provide a comprehensive account of the Arthurian legend, including the history, mythology, and romance that have made it one of the most enduring stories in Western literature. The Arthurian Chronicles Roman De Brut is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, mythology, or the history of Britain.Translated By Eugene Mason.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Wace
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Wace (c. 1115 – c. 1183) was a Norman poet, who was born in Jersey and brought up in mainland Normandy (he tells us in the Roman de Rou that he was taken as a child to Caen), ending his career as Canon of Bayeux. Wace, dit aussi Guace ou Wistace était un poète normand, né à Jersey. Ses deux œuvres majeures sont le Roman de Brut et le Roman de Rou. Sometimes referred to as Robert Wace.
