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100 1 _aMorley, Henry,
_d1822-1894
245 1 0 _aMediaeval Tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 2009-02-16
505 0 _aHistory of Charles the Great and Orlando. -- The Days of Charlemagne and of the Cid Campeador. -- Gesta Romanorum. -- The Famous History of Dr. Faustus.
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"MediƦval Tales" by Henry Morley is a collection of historical and legendary narratives written in the late 19th century. The work presents various tales from the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on the legends surrounding Charlemagne and the Arthurian tradition. The tales are rich in romantic and heroic themes, exploring characters such as the legendary hero Orlando and other knights from the era. At the start of the collection, the opening portion introduces a significant tale, "Turpin's History of Charles the Great and Orlando." It features Archbishop Turpin recounting his experiences alongside Emperor Charlemagne, detailing battles against the Saracens and highlighting moments of divine intervention during these conflicts. The narrative starts with an epistle to a friend, recounting Charlemagne's quest to liberate Spain, where legendary elements intertwine with a rich historical backdrop. The remarkable events include miraculous victories, encounters with supernatural figures, and ethical dilemmas faced by the soldiers, setting the tone for the epic tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature, Medieval -- Translations into English
653 _aTales
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28094
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