Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English history, King Arthur, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters.
Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings. Generations of children and adults have thrilled to these timeless tales, and young readers can find no better introduction to the enchantment of medieval myths and legends.
Contents
Part I King Arthur and His Knights,
I. Introduction, 1,
II. The Mythical History of England, 12,
III. Arthur, 20,
IV. Garadoc Briefbras, 40,
V. Sir Gawain, 44,
VI. Launcelot of the Lake, 48,
VII. The Story of Launcelot: The Adventure of the Cart, 56,
VIII. The Story of Launcelot: The Lady of Shalott, 63,
IX. The Story of Launcelot: Queen Guenever's Peril, 67,
X. The Story of Tristram of Lyonesse, 70,
XI. Tristram and Isoude, 76,
XII. The Story of Sir Tristram, 81,
XIII. The End of the Story of Sir Tristram, 87,
XIV. The Story of Perceval, 93,
XV. The Quest of the Sangreal, 99,
XVI. The End of the Quest, 108,
XVII. Sir Agrivain's Treason, 119,
XVIII. Morte D'arthur, 125,
Part II The Mabinogeon,
XIX. The Britons, 137,
XX. The Lady of the Fountain, 140,
XXI. The Lady of the Fountain (continued), 145,
XXII. The Lady of the Fountain (continued), 151,
XXIII. Geraint, The Son of Erbin, 156,
XXIV. Geraint, The Son of Erbin (continued), 164,
XXV. Geraint, The Son of Erbin {continued), 170,
XXVI. Pvvyll, Prince of Dyved, 178,
XXVII. Branwen, the Daughter of Llyr, 182,
XXVIII. Manawyddan, 189,
XXIX. Kilwich and Olwen, 197,
XXX. Kilwich and Olwen (continued), 206,
XXXI. Peredur, the Son of Evrawc, 211,
XXXII. Taliesin, 218,
Part III The Knights of English History,
XXXIII. King Richard and the Third Crusade, 227,
XXXIV. Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest, 245,
XXXV. Robin Hood and His Adventures, 252,
XXXVI. Chevy Chase, 259,
XXXVII. The Battle of Otterbourne, 265,
XXXVIII. Edward the Black Prince, 272,
Index, 289,
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