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Fairy Tales & Folklore

Aucassin and Nicolete

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Aucassin and Nicolete is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection by an unknown author.

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About Aucassin and Nicolete

"Aucassin and Nicolete" by Andrew Lang is a translation of an anonymous medieval French chantefable from the 12th or 13th century. This unique "sung story" combines prose and verse to tell of Aucassin, a nobleman's son who forsakes knighthood for his beloved Nicolette, a Saracen maiden. When their families oppose their love, the couple faces imprisonment, separation, and adventures across kingdoms. The work parodies medieval literary traditions, reversing gender roles and courtly romance conventions while satirizing the aristocratic culture of its time.
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Who wrote Aucassin and Nicolete?

Aucassin and Nicolete was written by an unknown author.

What genre is Aucassin and Nicolete?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is Aucassin and Nicolete free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Aucassin and Nicolete?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 42 min.

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