Amadis of Gaul, Vol. 2

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lobeira, Vasco de, -1403

Contributor:

Rodríguez de Montalvo, Garci

Southey, Robert, 1774-1843

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Amadis of Gaul, Vol. 2" by Vasco de Lobeira is a romantic chivalric novel written in the late 15th century. This epic saga continues the adventures of the noble Knight Amadis and his quest for love and honor, primarily revolving around his relationship with the beautiful Princess Oriana. The book delves into themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of romantic relationships within the backdrop of a fantastical medieval setting. At the start of this volume, Amadis and his brother Galaor are introduced as they embark on a perilous journey to rescue Oriana from the clutches of the villainous Arcalaus and his companions. The opening chapters depict a series of engaging and intense battles as Amadis, fueled by his love for Oriana, demonstrates extraordinary courage and skill on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Galaor is faced with his own challenges as he searches for the King, adding layers to the narrative. This portion of the story sets the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the themes of duty, valor, and the trials of knightly love, all of which are central to the overarching tale of Amadis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amad%C3%ADs_de_Gaula

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-02-01