The Age of Chivalry (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Arthurian Legends, Holy Grail Quests, and Medieval Knightly Romance Retold in Elegant Victorian ProseBy Thomas Bulfinch
Length12h 28m
About this audiobook
The Age of Chivalry gathers and refashions the great medieval romance cycles—especially the legends of King Arthur, the Round Table, the Holy Grail, and the paladins of Charlemagne—into lucid nineteenth-century prose. Bulfinch's style is elegant, orderly, and deliberately accessible, preserving the moral grandeur and imaginative richness of chivalric literature while softening its archaic difficulties. Positioned between medieval source traditions and Victorian popular education, the book serves as both literary retelling and cultural guide. Thomas Bulfinch, an American banker, writer, and lifelong reader of classical and medieval literature, sought to make foundational myths and legends available to educated general readers. His broader project, later collected as Bulfinch's Mythology, reflects a belief that mythic and romantic narratives were essential to understanding poetry, painting, and European cultural memory. His clear prose and judicious selection reveal a writer intent on instruction without pedantry. This volume is recommended to readers seeking an informed and graceful entrance into the world of medieval romance. Students of literature, admirers of Arthurian legend, and general readers interested in the ideals of honor, quest, loyalty, and spiritual aspiration will find it both illuminating and pleasurable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (19)
Includes Goodreads
GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length12 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Age of Chivalry (Annotated)
26CHAPTER XXII
2Introduction
27CHAPTER XXIII
3Historical Context
28THE MABINOGEON
4Synopsis (Selection)
29CHAPTER I
5KING ARTHUR AND HIS KNIGHTS
30CHAPTER II
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6CHAPTER II
31CHAPTER III
7CHAPTER III
32CHAPTER IV
8CHAPTER IV
33CHAPTER V
9CHAPTER V
34CHAPTER VI
10CHAPTER VI
35CHAPTER VII
11CHAPTER VII
36CHAPTER VIII
12CHAPTER VIII
37CHAPTER IX
13CHAPTER IX
38CHAPTER X
14CHAPTER X
39CHAPTER XI
15CHAPTER XI
40CHAPTER XII
16CHAPTER XII
41CHAPTER XIII
17CHAPTER XIII
42HERO MYTHS OF THE BRITISH RACE
18CHAPTER XIV
43BEOWULF
19CHAPTER XV
44CUCHULAIN, CHAMPION OF IRELAND
20CHAPTER XVI
45HEREWARD THE WAKE
21CHAPTER XVII
46I
22CHAPTER XVIII
47Analysis
23CHAPTER XIX
48Reflection
24CHAPTER XX
49Memorable Quotes
25CHAPTER XXI
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