This work begins with the birth of Arthur and the establishment of his kingdom and the fellowship of knights. It describes courtly society which is outwardly secure and successful, but which is, in reality, torn by dissent and ultimately treachery.
William Caxton Libri
William Caxton fu un mercante, diplomatico, scrittore e stampatore inglese che introdusse la stampa in Inghilterra. Il suo lavoro rivoluzionò la diffusione della letteratura, rendendo la parola scritta più accessibile a un pubblico più ampio. Caxton non si dedicò solo alla stampa, ma anche all'editoria, plasmando in modo significativo il primo mercato letterario inglese.






The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troy; Volume 1
- 486pagine
- 18 ore di lettura
Game and Playe of the Chesse: A Verbatim Reprint of the First Edition 1474
- 194pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
This book contains a lesser-known work by Geoffrey Chaucer, The Story of Queen Anelida and the False Arcite. The story revolves around the theme of love and loss, and is a must-read for fans of Chaucer's work or medieval literature in general.
Charlemagne and the Admiral of Spain
- 234pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Did you ever dream of being a superhero? Or a knight in shining armor? Ever wonder what actual knights-in-training dreamed of being?You're holding it in your hands.A Saracen attack on Rome itself! Invincible giants who toss grown knights aside like puppies! And then Charlemagne's heroes are trapped in the worst of all places - the Tower of the evil Admiral of Spain! But Roland is tough to digest, especially with Oliver and the other paladins by his side. And a very special Lady with a unique kind of assistance...Knights, giants, and maidens! Battles, blood, and duels do the death! A legendary ride for help! This nonstop action-adventure delighted kings and commoners alike for a thousand years. This modern retelling is just as sure to thrill and delight the young-at-heart of today.Adapted from William Caxton's 1485 translation of 11th Century Chansons de Geste ("Songs of Deeds"), and other works.
Renaud of Montauban
- 304pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
The Chorle And The Birde: The Hors The Shepe [&] The Ghoos
- 50pagine
- 2 ore di lettura
The Golden Legend, Or, Lives Of The Saints; Volume 3
- 314pagine
- 11 ore di lettura