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Le Chevalier Du Papegau, edited by Ferdinand Heuckenkamp, presents the text of a medieval French romance for the first time based on the sole existing manuscript (Fr. 2154) at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. This edition, published in 1897, offers scholars and enthusiasts access to a significant work of Arthurian-era literature. The tale embodies themes of chivalry, adventure, and courtly love, characteristic of the period. Heuckenkamp's work makes accessible a text of literary and historical value. As a unique survival from medieval France, "Le Chevalier Du Papegau" offers insights into the literary tastes and cultural values of the time. This edition provides a valuable resource for the study of Old French language and literature. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.