Cliges is a medieval romance written by the French poet Chretien de Troyes in the 12th century. The story follows the life of Cliges, the nephew of King Arthur, who falls in love with the beautiful Fenice, the daughter of the Emperor of Constantinople. However, their love is forbidden, and they must navigate the treacherous political and social landscape of medieval Europe to be together.The book is filled with courtly love, chivalry, and adventure, as Cliges battles his enemies and proves himself worthy of Fenice's love. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including knights, ladies, and sorcerers.Cliges is considered one of the most important works of medieval literature, and is a prime example of the genre of courtly romance. It is written in Old French and has been translated into many languages. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval Europe, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature, romance, or chivalry.He who wrote of Erec and Enide, and translated into French the commands of Ovid and the Art of Love, and wrote the Shoulder Bite, and about King Mark and the fair Iseut, and about the metamorphosis of the Lapwing, the Swallow, and the Nightingale, will tell another story now about a youth who lived in Greece and was a member of King Arthur's line.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.