What is the name of the book in which the move "Tristan and Isolde" is based off of?

Question

I think it's some sort of Arthurian tale or something. I would really like to read it.

Answer 1

I don't know what book of the period that it was based on (definitely NOT Romeo and Juliet) but here is a link to a modern book series that retells the legend:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0609609602

Answer 2

The myth of "Tristan and Isolde" predates Arthurian legend, and definitely Shakespeare. The first website below gives a fairly comprehensive background on the legend, which may be based on historic fact, as well as its different interpretations and adaptations in several cultures and languages. The legend was eventually incorporated into the Arthurian tales, even though it predated them by several hundred years. The myth has been written and rewritten extensively; the second link below lists about forty different texts that deal with the story.

Answer 3

The story of Tristam and Iseult (tristan and isolde) dates back to Aurthurian Legend, but the first known written record of the tale was in the 1100 bc, and then in the 1500's, if I remember correctly, a version of the story was even incorporated in the book Morte d' Authur, and has been told numerous times, and numerous ways every since. There was even a book out about Branwen, who is the maid of Iseult. Do a seach at Amazon.com and search tristam and isolde. It should come back with several titles

Answer 4

That would be Tristan and Isolde. It's a Celtic myth originally, which changed through various retellings throughout Europe.

Answer 5

It is actually called "Tristan and Isolde" . However, I believe that it is spelled Isolte instead of Isolde. Also, the book is slightly different than the movie.

Answer 6

it's actually called tristan und isolde, by Joseph Bedier.. i saw it in barnes and noble the other day. I believe it's a german story... looking at amazon i saw it under many different authors.

Answer 7

Tristan and Isodle.

(Shakespeare)