The Eaten Heart
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: Usual aging.
A rich anthology of medieval and Renaissance literature, The Eaten Heart presents a carefully curated collection of tales drawn from the courtly love tradition of Europe, compiled and translated by Richard Aldington. The volume chronicles some of the most passionate and darkly romantic stories from Provençal, Italian, and French sources, centering on the recurring motif of the eaten heart — a gruesome yet poignant symbol of love, betrayal, and revenge that haunted the medieval imagination. Aldington's prose translations are both accessible and lyrical, preserving the intensity and moral complexity of the original narratives while making them vivid for a modern audience. The tone throughout is at once elegant and unsettling, reflecting the paradox at the heart of courtly love: an idealized devotion shadowed by jealousy, violence, and tragedy. This collection stands as an essential introduction to the darker currents of medieval romance literature and the enduring power of its storytelling tradition.
Author: Richard Aldington
Format: Hardback
Published: 1933, Chatto & Windus
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Usual aging.
A rich anthology of medieval and Renaissance literature, The Eaten Heart presents a carefully curated collection of tales drawn from the courtly love tradition of Europe, compiled and translated by Richard Aldington. The volume chronicles some of the most passionate and darkly romantic stories from Provençal, Italian, and French sources, centering on the recurring motif of the eaten heart — a gruesome yet poignant symbol of love, betrayal, and revenge that haunted the medieval imagination. Aldington's prose translations are both accessible and lyrical, preserving the intensity and moral complexity of the original narratives while making them vivid for a modern audience. The tone throughout is at once elegant and unsettling, reflecting the paradox at the heart of courtly love: an idealized devotion shadowed by jealousy, violence, and tragedy. This collection stands as an essential introduction to the darker currents of medieval romance literature and the enduring power of its storytelling tradition.