Books by Marie de France

Deep dive into this ‘Classic Werewolf Collection’ from the very best fantasy, adventure, and literary fiction writers.From the creator of ‘The Three Musketeers’, Alexandre Dumas, to Frank Powell, author of the first pioneering science-fiction novel about lost worlds and the mastermind of the short story himself, Guy de Maupassant, this unmissable collection paints a dark and dramatic anthology of twilight’s most frightening foe.You’ll encounter the poetic prose of Marie de France, an intoxicating tale from Sabine-Baring-Gold and the heartbreakingly unjust curses of Frederick Marryat. But beware, when the full moon shakes off its spooky shadow, you’ll be howling for mercy when the wolves awaken…This ‘Classic WereWolf Collection’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’ and Disney’s ‘Werewolf by Night’.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1879) was a widely celebrated French author, member of the Académie Française, recipient of the Legion of Honour, and famous for ‘The Three Musketeers’. A British actress and author, Florence Marryat's (1833-1899) work spans ‘Love’s Conflict’, ‘Her Father’s Name’, ‘There is No Death’, and ‘The Blood of the Vampire’.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French author and representative of the literary movement ‘Naturalism’. His first published story, ‘Boule de Suif’, remains his most celebrated work today. Frank Powell (1845-1906) was an American author, celebrated for his widely successful science-fiction novel ‘The Wolf-Men’. Marie de France (1160-1215) is the earliest known French female poet, famous for her 12 poems known as ‘lais’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. Crow was the first female author of werewolf fiction, producing the works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was an Anglican priest and writer, heavily influenced by the gothic and fantasy genre.

‘Amongst the tales I tell you once again, I would not forget the Lay of the Were-Wolf. Such beasts as he are known in every land...’A fine nobleman must flee to the woods where he periodically transforms into a gruesome beast. Out of his great love for his wife, he eventually reveals his dark secret. But will she accept his moonlit side?And more importantly, what will become of their fate?In Marie de France’s 12th-century poem, readers are invited to both discover the poetic prose of the unique ‘lai’ narrative along with the intoxicating tale of a lover struck with the unbreakable curse of a werewolf.Ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’, France’s Celtic poem ‘The Lay of the Were-Wolf’ is a chilling tale well suited to lovers of dark academia.Marie de France (1140 -C. 1190) is the earliest known French female poet, famous for her 12 poems known as ‘lais’. A ‘lai’ or ‘lay’ is a brief narrative poem typically concerning love and adventure.France drew on Celtic legends for her ‘lais’ and entertained an aristocratic audience, most likely performing them to music. Similar to the romances of Chrétien de Troyes, France’s ‘lais’ reflect 12th-century attitudes to chivalry and courtly love.