This 19th-century French translation of the Middle Dutch poem 'Beatrijs' tells the story of a nun who abandons her convent to live with a knight. Though initially happy, the couple's fortunes change and they are forced to beg for a living. After many years, Beatrijs returns to her convent and is miraculously welcomed back by the Virgin Mary. This edition includes illustrations by Belgian artist Henri Leys. This work has been selected by scholars...