Pellua Iyagi

The Tale of Felluah (Pellua Iyagi) is the among the manga I have read that comes closest to the medieval ideas of chivalry and the idea of courtly love as it was praticed in medieval France (which are very, very different to how we see these things today). While I have read many novels and historical literature that accurately portray this aspect of the medieval era, I have not seen it portrayed as accurately in manga as I have in this little manhwa. This makes me think more of tales from history, historical fiction, the legends of King Arthur and the Lays de Marie de France of which courtly love is a main attribute more than mainstream manga. This goes along well with them and it's obvious that the writer and artist researched and read from them to create something in their tone without copying them. I, for one, appreciate this. It shows a writer who is not lazy and not trying to create something trendy but really creating a more authentic medieval court type setting.

This is about an arranged marriage in a world where people would have lovers, mistresses and marriage and love were two different things as marriages were based on politics. In that society, women and courtiers talked about these things and read and listened to the newest troubadour tales. We have a beautiful lady here who wants to actually be true to her new husband and does not want to be part of that circle of courtly love. She has strength of character. However, she is also a girl who loves to read the most current romances, listens to the troubadours, and knows the inner circle, but knows how to work around it and does not want to get stained by it. How will she make her new husband fall for her? How can she avoid and get him to avoid the court of lovers outside marriage. This is a fantasy world based on medieval type politics and society, not magic, or fighting. The art has a nice airy, light and bright feeling to it and the court is a good reflection of another time. If you are expecting a magical based world this is not that. If you like romances or medieval settings beyond the fighting wars and dragons type, I would recommend this ongoing manhwa shouj/ josei romance. I would rate it an 8.
reviewed by inzaratha for *reviews for the unreviewed

I had never read a manhwa until I came across PELLUA IYAGI. I was not really looking forward to reading it, but I gave it a try anyways and I'm honestly glad I did.

The plot is not really original. As you can see in the synopsis, this manga tells the story of a beautiful girl who is forced to marry a guy she doesn't know. Refusing the marriage is not an option, so she goes along with the arrangement.

What makes this manhwa different is the way the characters deal with the situation. I really love how the female lead faces the marriage with a lot of dignity and courage. She won't beg for her husband to love her, nor will she push him away.

Concerning the art, it is very different from what I'm used to but not necessary bad. I would even say that it is the art what makes this manhwa very unique. Somehow, the author manages to capture the feelings of despair and sorrow that result from a loveless marriage through the art.

Finally, I have to say that for me this manhwa is as beautiful as a poem.

PD: Sorry for the wording, but English is not my first language.

I honestly fell in love with this story.The art is amazing. All it really is, is a simple love story. nothing more, nothing less. A tale of a girl who has everything, and a man who is heartbroken. Discovering true love. Of course there is that women you just wanna throw a mountain at because she's just so ewe... Like every romance story.
It's quite funny. I found myself laughing out loud when reading it.
The art is beautiful. The main leads just are so perfect for each other... Their looks just compliment one another. I can't wait for the next chapter!!!!!