Tales of Chivalry and Romance

By David Murray Smith

Book Overview

Tales of Chivalry and Romance is a book written by David Murray Smith that contains a collection of short stories that are inspired by the themes of chivalry and romance. The book is set in medieval times and features knights, ladies, and other characters from that era. Each story is unique and explores different aspects of love, honor, and bravery. Some of the stories are based on real historical events, while others are fictional. The book is written in a style that is easy to read and understand, making it suitable for readers of all ages. The stories are engaging and captivating, transporting readers to a world of knights and castles, where love and honor are highly valued. Overall, Tales of Chivalry and Romance is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys medieval literature and tales of love and adventure.1870. The author attempts to reproduce the whole plot, and all the most prominent characters in The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, and the most suitable stories from The Canterbury Tales, Froissart and the Morte d'Arthur in a form that would be appreciable to the young people of the time. Contents: Palamon and Arcite; The Patient Griselda; The Enchanted Isle; Shylock's Revenge; Death of Sir John Chandos; Eustace de St. Pierre; King Arthur and the Round Table; The Blameless Sir Galahad; and Sir Lancelot of the Lake.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162634685
• ISBN13: 9781162634685
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"