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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2017 | Young Adult
Gr 7 Up—In this story based on a 12th-century epic poem by Chrétien de Troyes and set in the Arthurian universe, Yvain hears about an opportunity for adventure and a chance to avenge his colleague's defeat at the hands of another knight. Guinevere wants all of the knights to seek vengeance together, but unwilling to share the glory with the others, Yvain leaves early. He fights ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2017
The storyline of this graphic novel retelling of a twelfth-century epic poem is straightforward enough: after slaying Sir Esclados, Sir Yvain, a young knight-errant from King Arthur's court, falls madly in love with and marries the lady Laudine, Esclados's widow. Shortly after their marriage, Yvain fails to keep a promise, and Laudine denounces him. Yvain determines to become worthy of her forgiveness by defending others, not for glory, but out of compassion. The story ends with an ov...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
