Chivalry: Dizain des Reines

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

Contributor:

Rascoe, Burton, 1892-1957

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Chivalry: Dizain des Reines" by James Branch Cabell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, known for its lush prose and rich character development. It explores themes of romantic idealism, duty, and the complex interplay of power within the context of chivalric codes. The opening tales weave through the lives and loves of women intertwined with notions of nobility, honor, and societal expectations. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Dame Alianora of Provence, who is portrayed in a moment of vulnerability following the death of a companion. As she seeks assistance, her conversation reveals her strong-willed nature and the intricate political machinations of the time. Her past is brought to light through discussions with a former troubadour, Osmund Heleigh, who once celebrated her beauty in verse. They embark on a perilous journey across England, highlighting Alianora's commitment to her son and her resilience despite the dangers surrounding her. The initial chapters establish a tone of poetic melancholy, hinting at the intertwining of love, ambition, and the stark realities of their tumultuous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Precautional

The prologue

The story of the sestina

The story of the tenson

The story of the rat-trap

The story of the choices

The story of the housewife

The story of the satraps

The story of the heritage

The story of the scabbard

The story of the Navarrese

The story of the fox-brush

The epilogue.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Joris Van Dael, Susan Lucy, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01