Lais

Lais by Marie de France is a collection of twelve narrative poems or lais written in Old French, likely during the 12th century. The work is attributed to Marie de France, a poet who is believed to be of Anglo-Norman origin. These lais are short tales of romance, often involving elements of chivalry, supernatural occurrences, and courtly love. The poems are written in rhymed couplets, and while they draw on elements of folklore and Celtic traditions, they also reflect the culture of the medieval courts of France and England. The central themes of the lais are love, honor, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships, often set in a world of magic, enchantment, and adventure.