Amadis of Gaul, Vol. 4

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. 4" by Vasco de Lobeira is a chivalric romance written in the late 15th to early 16th century. The narrative continues the adventures of Amadis, a noble knight renowned for his prowess and gallantry, as he seeks to resolve ongoing conflicts and protect the honor of his beloved, Princess Oriana. This section of the saga delves into themes of valor, loyalty, and the complexities of love and duty, juxtaposed against the backdrop of noble conflicts and duels. The opening of this volume recounts the aftermath of great battles and the dire state of relationships among royals and nobles as they navigate through issues of honor and betrayal. We see Amadis and his comrades mourning the loss of fallen enemies while simultaneously planning their next strategic moves, emphasizing their loyalty to Princess Oriana. The narrative vividly describes the emotional turmoil of various characters, highlighting the tension between duty and personal feelings. As new characters are introduced, such as Queen Briolania and the adversarial Knight Trion, the story sets the stage for further adventures and challenges that Amadis and his companions must face as they strive for justice and reconciliation. (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:

Reading ease score: 65.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-06-29