PUBLISHED BOOKS
Born of Sorrow
A dramatic poem inspired by Sir Thomas Malory
Published in print in Hungarian
Tristan and Isolde’s story explored through love, destiny and transcendence.
Original title: A bánattal született
English titles and descriptions on this page are for presentation; the edition shown is in Hungarian.
About the book
This published dramatic poem revisits the legend of Tristan and Isolde, drawing on Sir Thomas Malory. Beyond the love story, it explores a transcendent understanding of destiny and Tristan’s transformation into the Black Knight.
Intrigue, emotional conflict and mystical motifs shape its chivalric world. A distinctive metaphysical interpretation places the characters’ choices and the question of predestination at the centre of the familiar legend.
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First Song · The Birth of Tristan
Long ago, in days gone by,
there lived a glorious king, Arthur, who then
ruled England, Scotland, Wales
and many other kingdoms;
their lesser kings all owed him fealty.
Among them was Melodias, lord of Liones,
the handsomest knight, his country’s champion.
With him I begin my tale,
for only then will you understand my song.In those days, Melodias
loved the younger sister of King Mark,
the lord of Cornwall,
and took the beautiful Elizabeth as his wife.Time passed,
and gentle, beautiful Elizabeth was with child;
yet above the royal couple’s happiness
dark clouds began to gather.
Born of Sorrow · First Song: The Birth of Tristan · an extract from page 7 of the Hungarian print edition. The footnote marker after Liones has been omitted.
English translation prepared for this reading sample. It follows the meaning of the Hungarian verse without reproducing its rhyme scheme.
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Potential new editions & adaptations
- A new e-book edition
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- A stage or musical adaptation of this author’s dramatic retelling
- Translation and an illustrated gift edition
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