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Le Morte d'Arthur | Book V Summary
The Book of Sir Tristram de Lyones
The book recounts the adventures of Sir Tristram, who at eighteen meets Isolde and falls in love with her. Unfortunately, he is bound to deliver Isolde to King Mark, whom Tristram serves. The love potent prepared for King Mark and Isolde, is instead, consumed by Tristram and Isolde, who consummate their relationship. Isolde marries King Mark, but she and Tristram will remain lovers. King Mark eventually realizes what Tristram and Isolde are doing, and the two lovers flee the castle. Eventually, King Mark is able to capture Isolde, and a...
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