The Story of Yvain

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yvain
gptkbp:adaptation various retellings
adapted into films
adapted into plays
adapted into novels
gptkbp:author gptkb:Chrétien_de_Troyes
gptkbp:critical_reception well-regarded in medieval literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance depicts the role of women in chivalric society
examines the conflict between love and duty
explores themes of knighthood
gptkbp:genre gptkb:brand
gptkbp:historical_context reflects medieval values
influenced by courtly love traditions
part of the Arthurian cycle
written during the High Middle Ages
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Story of Yvain
gptkbp:influence influenced the development of the romance genre
gptkbp:influenced later Arthurian literature
gptkbp:inspiration inspired modern adaptations
gptkbp:language Old French
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Yvain
gptkbp:narrative_style verse
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Lancelot
gptkb:Gawain
gptkb:King_Arthur
Laudine's father
gptkbp:plot Yvain's quest for redemption
Yvain's reconciliation with Laudine
Yvain's encounters with various knights
Yvain's journey to prove his worth
Yvain's struggle with his identity
gptkbp:published_by 12th century
gptkbp:significance examines the nature of heroism
considered a classic of French literature
explores the complexities of human relationships
important for its character development
notable for its poetic structure
gptkbp:symbolism the duel as a symbol of honor
the forest as a symbol of adventure
the lion as a symbol of loyalty
the ring as a symbol of love