A miniature depicting 12th century poet Marie de France. There is scant information on her life but
A miniature depicting 12th century poet Marie de France. There is scant information on her life but she was probably of French originin and lived in England where she composed her most important works. Among these is Lais of Marie de France, a collection of short stories that focuses on courtly love. -- source link
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