2020 Reprint of the 1914 Edition. Tristan and Iseult, alternatively known as Tristan and Isolde, is a chivalric romance retold in numerous variations since the 12th century. The story is a tragedy about the adulterous love between the Cornish knight Tristan (Tristram) and the Irish princess Iseult (Isolde); while the details differ from one author to another, the overall plot structure remains much the same. The narrative predates and most likely influenced the Arthurian romance of Lancelot and Guinevere and has had a substantial impact on Western art and literature. "A powerful rendition, an incomparable tale." - The New York Times "Definitely a book to preserve and cherish." - Chicago Sun "Throughout it retains the beauty and sense of fatality that have made it one of legendary literature's most fascinating tales." - Time