By retelling the myth of Tristan and Iseult, the author provides an illuminating exploration of the origins and meaning of romantic love. From Romeo and Juliet to the latest romantic novel he offers both women and men insights into their inner selves and the forces at work when we are caught up in the experience of romantic love. The timeless story is told in four parts, each followed by a closer look at the images and symbols involved and the psychological meanings they express. By doing so, this book provides a basis for us to relate to one another honestly and rewardingly, in full appreciation of the psychological differences between the sexes as a source of mutual enrichment.