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Chretien de Troyes : Yvain ou Le Chevalier au Lion
Chretien de Troyes Yvain ou Le Chevalier au Lion Author:Marie-Louise Astre, Chretien de Troyes, Michel Rousse The hero, Yvain, marries Laudine, who grants him leave to engage in knightly activity. But he over-stays his time and is banished by Laudine. During his wanderings he saves a lion from a dragon. The lion then becomes Yvain's companion and saves his life on two occasions. Yvain performs many feats at arms, all of which are directed to the needs o... more »f others. Due to the efforts of his benefactress, Lunette, he is reunited with Laudine. In this work the hero becomes aware of his weaknesses and renounces self-interest completely. His acts become deeds of expiatory charity, and his new spirit of compassion redeems him before his wife and his peers.« less