Érec et Énide
About this book
Erec and Enide (French: Érec et Énide) is the first of Chrétien de Troyes' five romance poems, completed around 1170. It is one of three completed works by the author. Consisting of about 7000 lines of Old French, the poem is one of the earliest known Arthurian romances in any language, predated only by the Welsh prose narrative Culhwch and Olwen.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 11 readers · 181 pages · ≈ 3 h 21 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Érec et Énide?
About ≈ 3 h 21 m — 181 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Érec et Énide?
181 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Érec et Énide?
It sits on the Poetry, Fiction shelves.
Is Érec et Énide in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Érec et Énide?
The main characters include Arthur King, Ywain, Erec.
Who wrote Érec et Énide?
Chrétien de Troyes.
Where can I read Érec et Énide online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library