| Editor |
Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title |
Mediaeval Tales
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
History of Charles the Great and Orlando. -- The Days of Charlemagne and of the Cid Campeador. -- Gesta Romanorum. -- The Famous History of Dr. Faustus.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Mediæval Tales" by Henry Morley is a collection of historical and legendary narratives written in the late 19th century. The work presents various tales from the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on the legends surrounding Charlemagne and the Arthurian tradition. The tales are rich in romantic and heroic themes, exploring characters such as the legendary hero Orlando and other knights from the era. At the start of the collection, the opening portion introduces a significant tale, "Turpin's History of Charles the Great and Orlando." It features Archbishop Turpin recounting his experiences alongside Emperor Charlemagne, detailing battles against the Saracens and highlighting moments of divine intervention during these conflicts. The narrative starts with an epistle to a friend, recounting Charlemagne's quest to liberate Spain, where legendary elements intertwine with a rich historical backdrop. The remarkable events include miraculous victories, encounters with supernatural figures, and ethical dilemmas faced by the soldiers, setting the tone for the epic tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Literature, Medieval -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tales
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28094 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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