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LoC No.: 10011289
Title:
Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed
(The Harvard Classics Series)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents:
The Chronicles of Froissart
The Holy Grail
A Description of Elizabethan England.
Credits:
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from images provided by the Million Book Project
Summary: "Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed" by Jean Froissart et al. is a historical collection that takes readers through the chronicles of significant medieval events, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work prominently features narratives from the Hundred Years' War, as chronicled by Froissart, Malory's tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Holinshed's descriptions of Elizabethan England. This anthology captures the pageantry, conflict, and social dynamics of the time, showcasing the dramatic tales of kings, battles, and the lives of notable figures. The opening of this work introduces readers to the historical context and literary significance of Jean Froissart, emphasizing his unique perspective as a chronicler during the later Middle Ages. It presents an overview of Froissart's life, noting his travels and associations with nobility, which profoundly influenced his writings. This portion sets the stage for Froissart's detailed accounts of battles such as those at Crecy and Poitiers, illustrating not only military strategy but also the individuals involved and the societal implications of their endeavors. It establishes an expectation for rich narratives filled with valor and adventure, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of medieval warfare and chivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?
Contributor: Berners, John Bourchier, Lord, 1467?-1533
Contributor: Harrison, William, 1534-1593
Contributor: Malory, Thomas, Sir, -1471
Editor: Caxton, William, 1422?-1492?
Editor: Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell), 1852-1915
EBook No.: 13674
Published: Oct 8, 2004
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward III, 1327-1377
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10011289
Title:
Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed
(The Harvard Classics Series)
Note: Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents:
The Chronicles of Froissart
The Holy Grail
A Description of Elizabethan England.
Credits:
Produced by The PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Produced
from images provided by the Million Book Project
Summary: "Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed" by Jean Froissart et al. is a historical collection that takes readers through the chronicles of significant medieval events, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work prominently features narratives from the Hundred Years' War, as chronicled by Froissart, Malory's tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Holinshed's descriptions of Elizabethan England. This anthology captures the pageantry, conflict, and social dynamics of the time, showcasing the dramatic tales of kings, battles, and the lives of notable figures. The opening of this work introduces readers to the historical context and literary significance of Jean Froissart, emphasizing his unique perspective as a chronicler during the later Middle Ages. It presents an overview of Froissart's life, noting his travels and associations with nobility, which profoundly influenced his writings. This portion sets the stage for Froissart's detailed accounts of battles such as those at Crecy and Poitiers, illustrating not only military strategy but also the individuals involved and the societal implications of their endeavors. It establishes an expectation for rich narratives filled with valor and adventure, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of medieval warfare and chivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Froissart, Jean, 1338?-1410?
Contributor: Berners, John Bourchier, Lord, 1467?-1533
Contributor: Harrison, William, 1534-1593
Contributor: Malory, Thomas, Sir, -1471
Editor: Caxton, William, 1422?-1492?
Editor: Macaulay, G. C. (George Campbell), 1852-1915
EBook No.: 13674
Published: Oct 8, 2004
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward III, 1327-1377
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.