Length6h 31m
About this audiobook
The Book of Romance is a captivating anthology that compiles a diverse range of romantic literature, from classic poems to modern prose. This collection showcases the myriad ways love has been expressed through the ages, highlighting various literary styles, tones, and cultural perspectives. Each piece has been carefully selected to reflect the evolving discourse of romance, illuminating themes of passion, longing, heartbreak, and the transformative power of love, while situating itself within historical literary contexts. The anthology invites readers to ponder the fundamental nature of romantic relationships across cultures and time periods. The contributors to this anthology comprise a mosaic of esteemed writers whose own experiences and cultural backgrounds have profoundly influenced their representations of love. As various authors draw from personal anecdotes, societal norms, and philosophical inquiries, the collection emphasizes how romance serves as both a personal journey and a universal experience. Their diverse voices resonate with emotional authenticity and intellectual depth, underscoring the complexity and beauty inherent in expressions of love. I highly recommend The Book of Romance to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of love's literary representations. It serves as both a delightful exploration for casual readers and a valuable resource for scholars. This anthology is a celebration of romance that urges us to reflect on our own experiences and the intricate tapestry of human connection.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1.4K)
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GenreRomance, General Fiction
Length6 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1HOW THE ROUND TABLE BEGAN
2THE PASSING OF MERLIN.
3HOW MORGAN LE FAY TRIED TO KILL KING ARTHUR
4WHAT BEAUMAINS ASKED OF THE KING
5I
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6HOW THE KING WENT ON PILGRIMAGE, AND HIS SQUIRE WAS SLAIN IN A DREAM
7II
8THE COMING OF THE HOLY GRAAL
9III
10THE ADVENTURE OF SIR GALAHAD
11IV
12HOW SIR LANCELOT SAW A VISION, AND REPENTED OF HIS SINS
13V
14THE ADVENTURE OF SIR PERCIVALE
15VI
16AN ADVENTURE OF SIR LANCELOT
17VII
18AN ADVENTURE OF SIR GAWAINE
19VIII
20THE ADVENTURE OF SIR BORS
21IX
22ADVENTURE OF SIR GALAHAD
23X
24SIR LANCELOT MEETS SIR GALAHAD, AND THEY PART FOR EVER
25XI
26HOW SIR GALAHAD FOUND THE GRAAL AND DIED OF THAT FINDING
27THE FIGHT FOR THE QUEEN
28THE FAIR MAID OF ASTOLAT
29LANCELOT AND GUENEVERE
30THE END OF IT ALL
31THE BATTLE OF RONCEVALLES
32THE BATTLE
33THE PURSUIT OF DIARMID
34THE GREEN BOAR
35WILLIAM SHORT NOSE
36SOME ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM SHORT NOSE
37WAYLAND THE SMITH
38WAYLAND THE SMITH
39THE STORY OF ROBIN HOOD
40THE COMING OF LITTLE JOHN
41LITTLE JOHN'S FIRST ADVENTURE
42HOW LITTLE JOHN BECAME THE SHERIFF'S SERVANT
43HOW ROBIN MET FRIAR TUCK
44HOW ROBIN HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN FELL OUT
45HOW THE KING VISITED ROBIN HOOD
46ROBIN AT COURT
47THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
48STORY OF GRETTIR THE STRONG
49The End.
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