The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions

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The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions

by Howard Pyle

EN·~12 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

16:43
2

PART I The Chevalier of the Cart

56:01
3

PART II The Story of Sir Gareth of Orkney

2:34:18
4

PART III The Story of Sir Launcelot and Elaine the Fair

2:11:16
5

PART IV The Madness of Sir Launcelot

58:17
6

PART V The Story of Sir Ewaine and the Lady of the Fountain

2:12:17
7

PART VI The Return of Sir Launcelot

1:49:01
8

PART VII The Nativity of Galahad

1:08:49

Description

In a bright May morning at Camelot, Queen Guinevere summons ten of the Round Table’s finest to a joyous ride through blooming fields and fragrant woods. Clad in green and accompanied by ladies chosen for the day, the knights set out beneath songful birds and a sky brushed with soft clouds, their spirits lifted by the season’s fresh splendor. The opening of the tale captures this festive atmosphere, offering a vivid glimpse of courtly love and the simple pleasures of medieval life.

From this lively start, the narrative follows Sir Launcelot and his companions as they embark on a series of chivalrous quests. Their adventures bring them into contact with daring damsels, fearsome foes such as the Worm of Corbin, and hints of the mystic world that surrounds Camelot. Along the way, friendships are forged, honor is tested, and the timeless values of bravery and loyalty shine through, inviting listeners into a richly woven tapestry of Arthurian legend.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~12 hours (697K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sharon Verougstraete, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-09-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Howard Pyle

Howard Pyle

1853–1911

Best known for vivid tales of Robin Hood, King Arthur, and pirates, this American writer-illustrator helped shape how generations of readers imagined adventure. He was also a gifted teacher whose students carried his dramatic visual style into the golden age of American illustration.

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