Milun: A Tale of Love and Loss
Milun, transcribed and composed by Marie de France, is a love story that intertwines readers into the tragic sequence of events, drama, and imaginable love within the poem. The author, Marie de France, wrote The Lais- twelve short stories written around 1170. Marie de France 's lais, told in octosyllabic, or eight syllable verse, are prominent for their celebration of love, uniqueness of character, and vividness of description – hallmarks of the emerging literature of the times. Milun, among them, happens to be one of the most eloquent of the readings in arrears with the notion that Marie de France is trying to convey: Love conquers all. This short story revolves around love, wanting, and tragic losses. …show more content…
It is rather unsure to conclude that her name was indeed “Marie de France.” Nevertheless, it has been acknowledged that her first name was Marie and that she was from France. In addition to the author’s background, this woman was very well educated, comprehended three different languages containing English, Latin, and her native French. Marie de France discusses king in her short stories but, very vaguely, while conjectures have predicted that this ruler might have possibly been Henry II. There is not plentiful information on Marie de France, leaving readers intrigued by her work despite only knowing her first name, where she originated from, and that she stood as an exceptional, intellectual woman. Marie de France’s literary style lays a charming and simple nature within her short stories. This is particularly in regards to Milun, the main character, which derives the protagonist’s love for a woman, and his desire for fame and glory. Milun epitomizes the chivalrous significance of prominence. Marie de France digs deeper, allowing readers to look into the heart of Milun, the main character, for he is strong and powerful on the outside, but reveals his tenderness to an admirer whom he finds himself infatuated with. Mystery toward the woman captivates the readers deeper into the short story on the terms that Milun does not know anything about the woman, yet, she sends him a letter as …show more content…
The Peerless One had been given this ring after his birth, from his father. In the poem, Milun and his father joust, given Milun’s jealousy toward this man for his success as Marie de France describes, “Milun came to a decision:/ he would quickly cross the sea/ and joust this knight,/ in order to do some harm to him and his reputation” (de France, 351-354). In a small moment during the joust, Milun recognizes the ring around the young man’s neck, and realizes it is his own flesh and blood, feeling remorseful. Moreover, the ring acted as a carrier of information. Had Milun not spotted the ring, the turn of events might have had a different outcome, and his son’s bloodshed would have been at his own
Milun, transcribed and composed by Marie de France, is a love story that intertwines readers into the tragic sequence of events, drama, and imaginable love within the poem. The author, Marie de France, wrote The Lais- twelve short stories written around 1170. Marie de France 's lais, told in octosyllabic, or eight syllable verse, are prominent for their celebration of love, uniqueness of character, and vividness of description – hallmarks of the emerging literature of the times. Milun, among them, happens to be one of the most eloquent of the readings in arrears with the notion that Marie de France is trying to convey: Love conquers all. This short story revolves around love, wanting, and tragic losses. …show more content…
It is rather unsure to conclude that her name was indeed “Marie de France.” Nevertheless, it has been acknowledged that her first name was Marie and that she was from France. In addition to the author’s background, this woman was very well educated, comprehended three different languages containing English, Latin, and her native French. Marie de France discusses king in her short stories but, very vaguely, while conjectures have predicted that this ruler might have possibly been Henry II. There is not plentiful information on Marie de France, leaving readers intrigued by her work despite only knowing her first name, where she originated from, and that she stood as an exceptional, intellectual woman. Marie de France’s literary style lays a charming and simple nature within her short stories. This is particularly in regards to Milun, the main character, which derives the protagonist’s love for a woman, and his desire for fame and glory. Milun epitomizes the chivalrous significance of prominence. Marie de France digs deeper, allowing readers to look into the heart of Milun, the main character, for he is strong and powerful on the outside, but reveals his tenderness to an admirer whom he finds himself infatuated with. Mystery toward the woman captivates the readers deeper into the short story on the terms that Milun does not know anything about the woman, yet, she sends him a letter as …show more content…
The Peerless One had been given this ring after his birth, from his father. In the poem, Milun and his father joust, given Milun’s jealousy toward this man for his success as Marie de France describes, “Milun came to a decision:/ he would quickly cross the sea/ and joust this knight,/ in order to do some harm to him and his reputation” (de France, 351-354). In a small moment during the joust, Milun recognizes the ring around the young man’s neck, and realizes it is his own flesh and blood, feeling remorseful. Moreover, the ring acted as a carrier of information. Had Milun not spotted the ring, the turn of events might have had a different outcome, and his son’s bloodshed would have been at his own