Roman de Roi Artus

Rusticiano de Pisa | fl. 1290
Rusticiano de Pisa, also known as Rustichello da Pisa, was an Italian writer who flourished around the year 1290. His most notable works include transcribing Marco Polo’s autobiography. Here are some details about his contributions:
The Travels of Marco Polo Rusticiano is best known for transcribing the travels and adventures of the Venetian explorer Marco Polo. Marco Polo dictated his experiences and observations to Rusticiano while they were both imprisoned in Genoa around 1298.
The Travels of Marco Polo (original title is Livres des Merveilles du Monde) became a significant medieval travelogue, providing Europeans with detailed accounts of Asia, its cultures, and the wealth of the East. It became an influential work, opening up European perspectives on Asia and inspiring later explorers.
Compilation of Arthurian Romances Rusticiano de Pisa also produced a compilation of Arthurian romances titled Roman de Roi Artus (“Romance of King Arthur”). This compilation is a collection of stories and legends related to the Arthurian cycle, contributing to the broader tradition of Arthurian literature.