Yvain

Yvain
Author: Chretien de Troyes
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 1987-09-10
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 0300187580

The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.

The Acharnians

The Acharnians
Author: Aristophanes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1625580681

Writing at the time of political and social crisis in Athens, Aristophanes was an eloquent yet bawdy challenger to the demagogue and the sophist. The Achanians is a plea for peace set against the background of the long war with Sparta.

Alderdene

Alderdene
Author: Norris Paul
Publisher:
Total Pages: 472
Release: 1890
Genre:
ISBN:

Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church

Charles Pettigrew, First Bishop-elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church
Author: Bennett H Wall
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781015031500

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The History of Christmas

The History of Christmas
Author: Simon Guerrier
Publisher: Big Finish Productions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781844351497

Studio Melizo presents the history of Christmas as part of the Holidays on the Net resource. The history of Christmas traditions can be traced back centuries before the birth of the Christ child. Access to holiday music, books, and videos is available.

The Perilous Seat

The Perilous Seat
Author: Caroline Dale Snedeker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 338
Release: 1923
Genre: Delphian oracle
ISBN:

The Dead-Line

The Dead-Line
Author: W. C. Tuttle
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2024-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9361151088

"The Dead-Line" by the use of W. C. Tuttle is a gripping Western novel that immerses readers within the rugged landscapes and ethical dilemmas of the American frontier. Tuttle work stands as a masterpiece in the genre, reflecting his intimate knowledge of cowboy existence and the demanding situations faced with the useful resource of those forging a living within the Wild West. The narrative unfolds closer to the backdrop of a lawless frontier town, in which justice often takes its very own form. The protagonist, a robust-willed cowboy, becomes entangled in a web of deceit, violence, and ethical ambiguity. As he grapples with non-public picks and the effects of frontier justice, Tuttle weaves a story that explores subject matters of morality, loyalty, and the harsh realities of survival within the unforgiving West. Tuttle's writing is marked via authenticity, drawn from his firsthand reviews as a cowboy and rancher. His shiny descriptions of the landscape and nuanced characterizations make contributions to the immersive extremely good of the radical.

The Road to Bunker Hill

The Road to Bunker Hill
Author: Shirley Barker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9789357979788

The Road to Bunker Hill, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Aucassin Et Nicolette

Aucassin Et Nicolette
Author: Andrew Lang
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021244048

This classic French medieval love story is retold by Andrew Lang in modern language and style in this enchanting book. The tale of the noble knight Aucassin and his beloved Nicolette has captivated readers for centuries. Lang's retelling is accessible and engaging, making this classic work of literature accessible to modern audiences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.