Literature, Mythology, Legends - Classical/Medieval (including Studies) | General

Chivalry, explains author Thomas Bulfinch, is "an ideal of the heroic character, combining invincible strength and valor, justice, modesty, loyalty to superiors, courtesy to equals, compassion to weakness, and devotedness to the Church." Even if no one outside of fiction ever measured up to these ideals, he adds, medieval societies recognized them as the highest model for emulation. Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, with recountings of the quest for the Holy Grail and the doomed romance of Tristram and Isoude; dramatic narratives from the vibrant repository of Welsh folklore known as The Mabinogenon; and stories of the heroic deeds of Edward the Black Prince and other noble English warriors. Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings.
'Brimming with romance and adventure, this thrilling treasury brings the epic sagas and legends of the Middle Ages vividly to life'. (From dust jacket flap)

Good condition. Some light tanning on page edges. Dust jacket has some scuffing and wear at edges.