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100 1 _aMorris, William,
_d1834-1896
245 1 0 _aOld French Romances, Done into English
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505 0 _aThe tale of King Coustans the emperor -- The friendship of Amis and Amile -- The tale of King Florus and the fair Jehane -- The history of over sea.
508 _aTranscribed from the 1896 George Allen edition by David Price
520 _a"Old French Romances, Done into English" by William Morris is a collection of medieval tales adapted into English, likely penned in the late 19th century. The compilation features a selection of romances that explore themes of love, adventure, and the heroic deeds of noble characters, transporting readers back to the enchanting world of the Middle Ages. At the start of the work, the introduction contextualizes the origins of these stories, tracing their roots back to Byzantine models and the impact of the Crusades on European literature. The opening tale recounts the story of King Coustans, an emperor of Byzantium, whose fate is intertwined with themes of prophecy and identity, as he was born under dire circumstances yet destined for greatness. A Christian child's birth foretold in prophecy sets the stage for political intrigue and mystical elements, illustrating the charm and rich narrative fabric typical of medieval romance. Morris's translation seeks to capture the vividness of the original tales while making them accessible to English readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench literature -- To 1500 -- Translations into English
653 _aTales, Medieval
653 _aRomances
700 1 _aJacobs, Joseph,
_d1854-1916
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5988
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