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100 1 _aLumby, J. Rawson
_q(Joseph Rawson),
_d1831-1895
245 1 0 _aKing Horn, Floriz and Blauncheflur, The Assumption of Our Lady
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-05-15
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner, JackMcJiggins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"King Horn, Floriz and Blauncheflur, The Assumption of Our Lady" by J. Rawson Lumby et al. is a compilation of medieval English literary texts, likely written in the 13th century. This work features three distinct narratives, including the tale of King Horn, which is considered one of the earliest examples of English romance poetry. It explores themes such as love, honor, and courageous exploits, showcasing the adventures of Horn as he navigates challenges in his pursuit of true love. The opening of this compilation sets the stage by introducing "King Horn," describing its context as part of the early English literature revival, and noting its preservation in multiple manuscripts. The introductory sections highlight the contrasting versions of the story, emphasizing the simplicity and directness of the English rendition compared to the more elaborate French adaptations. It outlines Horn’s character, his trials, and the relationships involved, establishing a framework that suggests both a historical significance and an entertaining narrative that intertwines themes of love and heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRomances, English
653 _aMary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Legends
653 _aEnglish poetry -- Middle English, 1100-1500
700 1 _aMcKnight, George Harley,
_d1871-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42713
999 _c83552
_d83552