Mediaeval Tales
Journey through Medieval Tales: Knights, Damsels, Dragons, and Quests in Enchanting LanguageBy Various
Length7h 44m
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"Mediaeval Tales" is a captivating anthology that transports readers to the rich tapestry of the Middle Ages, blending folklore, legend, and moralistic storytelling. The collection features an array of narratives that reflect the socio-political landscapes, religious fervor, and cultural practices of the period, employing a lyrical prose style that echoes the oral traditions of medieval storytelling. Each tale encapsulates human experiences and communal values, showcasing the intricate interplay between history and fiction that shaped the oral and written literature of the time. The compilation is the work of various authors, each contributing to the literary dialogue of their age. Drawn from the realms of knights, peasants, and scholars, these tales emerge from an epoch marked by the juxtaposition of chivalry and superstition, wherein storytellers sought to entertain and impart wisdom while reflecting societal mores. This collection not only preserves the diverse voices of its contributors but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of medieval storytelling in shaping contemporary literature. "Mediaeval Tales" is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of medieval culture, literature, and history. Scholars, students, and casual readers alike will find joy in its vivid imagery and profound insights, discovering how these ancient tales resonate with timeless human dilemmas and ethical quandaries.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER XXII.
63XXVII.—A VERSE EXERCISE.
2CHAPTER XXIII.
64XXVIII.—BRED IN THE BONE.
3CHAPTER XXIV.
65XXIX.—FULGENTIUS.
4CHAPTER XXV.
66XXX.—VENGEANCE DEFERRED.
5CHAPTER XXVI.
67A DISCOURSE OF THE
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6CHAPTER XXVII.
68Most Famous Dr. John Faustus,
7CHAPTER XXVIII.
69OF WITTENBURG, IN GERMANY. CONJURER AND NECROMANCER;
8CHAPTER XXIX.
70WHEREIN IS DECLARED MANY STRANGE THINGS THAT HIMSELF HAD SEEN AND DONE IN THE EARTH AND AIR, WITH HIS BRINGING UP, HIS TRAVELS, STUDIES, AND LAST END.
9CHAPTER XXX.
71THE FAMOUS HISTORY
10CHAPTER XXXI.
72CHAPTER I.
11CHAPTER XXXII.
73CHAPTER II.
12BALLAD ROMANCE
74CHAPTER III.
13THE DAYS OF CHARLEMAGNE
75CHAPTER IV.
14THE CID CAMPEADOR: CONTENTS.
76CHAPTER V.
15PART I.
77CHAPTER VI.
16THE MOOR CALAYNOS.
78CHAPTER VII.
17THE ESCAPE OF GAYFEROS.
79CHAPTER VIII.
18MELISENDRA.
80CHAPTER IX.
19THE MARCH OF BERNARDO DEL CARPIO.
81CHAPTER X.
20LADY ALDA'S DREAM.
82CHAPTER XI.
21THE ADMIRAL GUARINOS.
83CHAPTER XII.
22THE COMPLAINT OF THE COUNT OF SALDENHA.
84CHAPTER XIII.
23THE FUNERAL OF THE COUNT OF SALDENHA.
85CHAPTER XIV.
24BERNARDO AND ALPHONSO.
86CHAPTER XV.
25PART II.
87CHAPTER XVI.
26THE YOUNG CID.
88CHAPTER XVII.
27XIMENA DEMANDS VENGEANCE.
89CHAPTER XVIII.
28THE CID AND THE FIVE MOORISH KINGS.
90CHAPTER XIX.
29THE CID'S COURTSHIP.
91CHAPTER XX.
30THE CID'S WEDDING.
92CHAPTER XXI.
31THE CID AND THE LEPER.
93CHAPTER XXII.
32BAVIECA.
94CHAPTER XXIII.
33THE EXCOMMUNICATION OF THE CID.
95CHAPTER XXIV.
34PART III.: COUNT ALARCOS AND THE INFANTA SOLISA.
96CHAPTER XXV.
35TALES FROM THE GESTA ROMANORUM.
97CHAPTER XXVI.
36CONTENTS.
98CHAPTER XXVII.
37I.—THE EIGHT PENNIES.
99CHAPTER XXVIII.
38II.—THE THREE TRUTHS.
100THE THIRD AND LAST OF DR. FAUSTUS HIS MERRY CONCEITS, SHOWING AFTER WHAT SORT HE PRACTISED NECROMANCY IN THE COURTS OF GREAT PRINCES: AND, LASTLY, OF HIS FEARFUL AND PITIFUL END.
39III.—THE HUSBAND OF AGLAES.
101CHAPTER XXIX.
40IV.—THE THREE CASKETS.
102CHAPTER XXX.
41V.—THE THREE CAKES.
103CHAPTER XXXI.
42VI.—THE HERMIT.: THE EXPLANATION.
104CHAPTER XXXII.
43VII.—THE LOST FOOT.
105CHAPTER XXXIII.
44VIII.—PLACIDUS.
106CHAPTER XXXIV.
45IX.—DEAD ALEXANDER.
107CHAPTER XXXV.
46X.—THE TREE OF PALETINUS.
108CHAPTER XXXVI.
47XI.—HUNGRY FLIES.
109CHAPTER XXXVII.
48XII.—THE HUMBLING OF JOVINIAN.
110CHAPTER XXXVIII.
49XIII.—THE TWO PHYSICIANS.
111CHAPTER XXXIX.
50XIV.—THE FALCON.: APPLICATION.
112CHAPTER XL.
51XV.—LET THE LAZIEST BE KING.
113CHAPTER XLI.: CHAPTER XLII.
52XVI.—THE THREE MAXIMS.
114CHAPTER XLIII.
53XVII.—A LOAF FOR A DREAM.
115CHAPTER XLIV.
54XVIII.—LOWER THAN THE BEASTS.
116CHAPTER XLV.
55XIX.—OF REAL FRIENDSHIP.
117CHAPTER XLVI.
56XX.—ROYAL BOUNTY.
118CHAPTER XLVII.
57XXI.—WILY BEGUILED.
119CHAPTER XLVIII.
58XXII.—THE BASILISK.: APPLICATION.
120CHAPTER XLIX.
59XXIII.—THE TRUMP OF DEATH.
121CHAPTER L.
60XXIV.—ALEXANDER AND THE PIRATE.
122CHAPTER LI.
61XXV.—A TALE OF A PENNY.
123CHAPTER LII.
62XXVI.—OF AVOIDING IMPRECATIONS.
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