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Les dames à la licorne

Les dames à la licorne

FantasyHistorical Fiction
Pages
412
Published
1974
Language
French

Synopsis

This novel reimagines the story behind the famous medieval tapestries, 'The Lady and the Unicorn.' It weaves a tale of love, art, and destiny across different eras, exploring the mysteries and passions surrounding the creation of these iconic works. The narrative blends historical detail with fantastical elements, inviting readers into a world where myth and reality intertwine.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DreamyThought-ProvokingAtmospheric

Genres

Fantasy Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism

Authors

O
Olenka de Veer

Olenka de Veer is the author of the novels Les dames à la licorne and Les jours du monde. Her writing often explores historical settings and the intricacies of human experience.

R
René Barjavel

René Barjavel born in Nyons, France, the son of a baker. In 1914, while his father served in World War I, his mother ran the bakery, and he was left alone much of the time to discover the world through exploration and reading. His his mother died of sleeping sickness in 1922, when he was just 11 years old, and he was sent to boarding school in Nyons. In 1923, when his father was unable to pay the school's fees to continue his studies, he became the protegé of the school's director, Abel Boisseli...