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The story is of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, imprisoned by Theseus after being found unconscious after a battle. They are held in a dungeon from which they can see into a courtyard or garden. One day Palamon, looking through the bars of his cell, sees Emily. Falling in love... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Palamon and Arcite" is part of Fables, Ancient and Modern written by John Dryden and published in 1700. "Palamon and Arcite" is a translation of "The Knight's Tale" from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. Although the plot line is identical, Dryden expanded the original... Read Full Overview

"Dryden's Palamon and Arcite" from Geoffrey Chaucer. Father of English literature (1343-1400).

John Dryden's "Palamon and Arcite" is a powerful adaptation of Chaucer's "Knight's Tale," a cornerstone of medieval literature. This enduring poem explores themes of chivalry, courtly love, and the trials faced by noble knights. Dryden masterfully reimagines this classic narrative,... Read Full Overview

John Dryden's "Palamon and Arcite" is a powerful adaptation of Chaucer's "Knight's Tale," a cornerstone of medieval literature. This enduring poem explores themes of chivalry, courtly love, and the trials faced by noble knights. Dryden masterfully reimagines this classic narrative,... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Dryden's Palamon and Arcite: Or The Knight's Tale from Chaucer is a book that was first published in 1913. The book is a retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic story, The Knight's Tale, which tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same... Read Full Overview

John Dryden's Palamon and Arcite is a book that was originally published in 1896. The book contains a collection of poems written by John Dryden, a prominent English poet and playwright of the 17th century. The poems in this book are based on the story of Palamon and Arcite,... Read Full Overview