Swan, Charles 1797- creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tales from the Gesta Romanorum" by Charles Swan is a collection of moral tales rooted in medieval traditions, likely written in the early 19th century. This volume features stories that were originally crafted by monks to provide both entertainment and moral instruction, with narratives that often intersect with broader themes of virtue, morality, and the human experience. The tales draw inspiration from various sources and have been influential in shaping literary traditions across different cultures. The opening of the book sets a wintry scene at an Oxford college, where three friends, Henry Herbert, Frederick Thompson, and Lathom, are contemplating their studies during the Christmas season. They discuss the Gesta Romanorum, a collection they are eager to explore for its moral tales, sharing their reflections on the value of storytelling in imparting wisdom. The first tale introduced is about Vitalis, an ungrateful man who, after being saved from a perilous pit by a peasant named Massaccio, betrays his benefactor's trust, highlighting themes of ingratitude and the consequences of one's actions. The conversations among the friends not only establish the backdrop of their scholarly pursuits but also set the stage for engaging discussions about the tales' moral implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-01-08 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Tales, Medieval -- Translations into English Didactic literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English Exempla -- Early works to 1800 PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58655 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58655 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134342.0 58655