The Lang, Andrew 1844-1912 creator Everard, H. S. C. (Harry Stirling Crawfurd) 1848-1909 Lang, Mrs. Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice) 1860-1941 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of Romance" edited by Andrew Lang is a collection of Arthurian and medieval romances, accompanied by illustrations from H. J. Ford, produced at the start of the 20th century. The collection explores classic tales from the round table, invoking legendary figures such as King Arthur, Guinevere, and Merlin, and encompassing themes of chivalry, adventure, and love. The opening of the collection begins by setting a contemplative tone in its preface, underscoring the timeless nature of the stories contained within. Lang reflects on the origin of romances, suggesting they are grown-up fairy tales, a notion supported by the narratives that arise from many cultures. He provides the backdrop for famous tales, such as that of Arthur pulling Excalibur from the stone, and introduces characters facing trials where virtue and valor are paramount. Overall, this initial section establishes the groundwork for the adventures that will unfold throughout the book, encouraging readers to explore the interconnected tales of heroism, romance, and moral lessons embodied within each story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-09-17 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Arthur, King -- Juvenile literature Romances PZ Original publication data not identified 04004635 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26646 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26646 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133617.0 26646