Paladin And Saracen

Stories From Ariosto (1882)

von Henry Calthrop Hollway-Calthrop

392 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Paladin and Saracen: Stories from Ariosto is a collection of tales written by Henry Calthrop Hollway-Calthrop in 1882. The book is based on the works of Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto, who was famous for his epic poem Orlando Furioso. The stories in this book are set in medieval Europe and revolve around the themes of chivalry, love, and war.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the exploits of the Paladin, a knight who embodies the virtues of chivalry, such as bravery, loyalty, and honor. The stories in this section follow the Paladin as he battles against various enemies, including Saracens, dragons, and other mythical creatures.The second part of the book focuses on the Saracen, a Muslim warrior who is often portrayed as the Paladin's enemy. The stories in this section explore the Saracen's perspective and provide a more nuanced view of the conflict between Christians and Muslims during the medieval period.Overall, Paladin and Saracen: Stories from Ariosto is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval literature, chivalry, or the history of the Crusades. The book is beautifully written and provides a vivid depiction of life during this turbulent period in European history.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781104360993
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC