The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle
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| Author | Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 90022326 |
| Title | The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions" by Howard Pyle is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative is steeped in Arthurian legend, following the renowned knight Sir Launcelot as he embarks on various noble quests, including the rescue of Queen Guinevere. Central themes include chivalry, bravery, and the trials faced by knights of the Round Table. The opening of the book introduces Queen Guinevere's May party, a joyous celebration that abruptly turns into chaos when Sir Mellegrans and his armed men confront her and her unarmed knights. As the knights honorably defend their queen, they face overwhelming odds and are taken captive. The action shifts as the young page Denneys escapes and seeks Sir Launcelot's help. The plot unfolds around the courage and trials Sir Launcelot faces, including his humiliating yet determined ride in a cart to rescue the queen from captivity, highlighting the knight's resilience in adverse circumstances despite the societal mockery he endures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Folklore -- England |
| Subject | Arthur, King -- Legends |
| Subject | Arthurian romances -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Folklore |
| Subject | Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Legends |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33702 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 157 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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