This collection of ballads from medieval France features new English translations by Frank Horridge. These haunting and lyrical poems, originally sung and recited by troubadours and jongleurs, offer a glimpse into the cultural and literary traditions of pre-modern Europe. Horridge's translations capture the poetic style and spirit of the original works, making them accessible to a wider audience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.