The Book Of Duke Huon Of Burdeux (1883)

By Huon De Bordeaux

Book Overview

The Book of Duke Huon of Burdeux is a classic French medieval romance novel written by Huon de Bordeaux and first published in 1883. The story follows the adventures of Duke Huon, a brave and chivalrous knight who is sent on a dangerous mission by Charlemagne, the King of the Franks. Along the way, he encounters a variety of supernatural beings, including fairies, giants, and dragons, and must use his wit and courage to overcome them. The novel is filled with themes of chivalry, honor, and romance, and is considered a masterpiece of medieval literature. This edition includes a modern translation of the original French text, as well as an introduction and notes to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of the story.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: 1120872243
• ISBN13: 9781120872241
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"