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Tales of Romance
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13 totalSLAGFID PURSUES THE WRAITH. See p. 60.
BASED ON TALES IN THE BOOK OF ROMANCE EDITED BY ANDREW LANG
WITH 4 COLOURED PLATES AND 15 OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS By H. J. FORD AND LANCELOT SPEED
NEW IMPRESSION
LONGMANS, GREEN AND CO. 39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON FOURTH AVENUE & 30TH STREET, NEW YORK BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, AND MADRAS 1919
ILLUSTRATIONS. - COLOURED PLATES. - Slagfid pursues the Wraith over the Mountain...... Frontispiece - The Chariot of Freya - Alix kisses Rainouart - Arthur meets the Lady of the Lake and gets the Sword Excalibur
ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT. - Robin Hood's meeting with Little John - The Knight repays the Four Hundred Pounds - When the Sheriff saw his own vessels, his appetite went from him - Friar Tuck upsets Robin Hood - "There is pith in your arm," said Robin Hood - Robin Hood shoots his Last Arrow - The Three Women by the Stream - Wayland mocked by the Queen and Banvilda - The Merman warns Banvilda in vain - Vivian's Last Confession - The Captives—William Short Nose rides to the Rescue - The Lady Alix stays the wrath of William Short Nose - The Lady Gibourc with Rainouart in the Kitchen - Rainouart stops the Cowards - Grettir overthrows Thorir Redbeard
THE STORY OF ROBIN HOOD.
WAYLAND THE SMITH. - PART I.
SOME ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM SHORT NOSE.
Description
A richly illustrated anthology gathers some of the most beloved medieval legends, from the daring deeds of Robin Hood to the forging myths of Wayland the Smith and the tragic saga of Grettir the Strong. The volume is peppered with colored plates and detailed line drawings that bring each tale to life, inviting listeners to picture bustling market towns, mist‑shrouded forests, and glittering swords emerging from stone. The stories are presented in a lyrical, almost oral‑storytelling style that captures the timeless allure of chivalry, love, and adventure.
The opening of the Robin Hood narrative places us in a wild, wood‑covered England where pilgrim caravans, merchants, and solitary knights traverse tangled paths. As the outlaw roams the greenwood, a chance encounter on a narrow bridge leads to his fateful clash with a mysterious stranger—later revealed as the towering Little John. Their spirited duel sets the stage for the merry band that will soon follow Robin, promising a series of bold escapades that celebrate the spirit of the forest and the hearts of the downtrodden.
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Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2010-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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