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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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Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Suzanne Shell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
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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.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 33702
Published: Sep 10, 2010
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- England
Subject: Arthur, King -- Legends
Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Folklore
Subject: Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 90022326
Title: The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions
Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Suzanne Shell and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
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.)
Author: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 33702
Published: Sep 10, 2010
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- England
Subject: Arthur, King -- Legends
Subject: Arthurian romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Knights and knighthood -- Folklore
Subject: Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Legends
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.