| Author |
Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958 |
| Illustrator |
Elliott, Elizabeth Shippen Green, 1871-1954 |
| Illustrator |
Lawrence, William Hurd |
| Illustrator |
Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
| Title |
Chivalry
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The story of the sestina -- The story of the tenson -- The story of the rat-trap -- The story of the choices -- The story of the housewife --The story of the satraps -- The story of the heritage -- The story of the scabbard -- The story of the Navarrese -- The story of the fox-brush.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Chivalry" by James Branch Cabell is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. This narrative weaves tales set in the medieval period, capturing the ideals and adventures of chivalric heroes, particularly focusing on themes of honor, love, and the complexities surrounding noble deeds. The opening chapters introduce us to characters like Dame Alianora of Provence and her companion Osmund Heleigh, both navigating the treacherous political landscape of England amidst the Barons' War. At the start of the narrative, we meet Dame Alianora, who is in disguise and seeking assistance after a violent attack that has left her companions dead. She encounters Osmund Heleigh, a clerk with a past connection to her, and together they must devise a plan to rescue her son from captors. The interaction between Alianora and Heleigh reveals their shared history and sets the stage for their journey, filled with danger and strategic maneuvering that highlights the chivalric code. The opening chapters establish not only a tense political atmosphere but also the personal stakes for the characters, making it evident that the ideals of chivalry are about to be tested in profound ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Middle Ages -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22463 |
| Release Date |
Aug 26, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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