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.
Audiobook details
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
26HOW SIR GALAHAD FOUND THE GRAAL AND DIED OF THAT FINDING
2THE PASSING OF MERLIN.
27THE FIGHT FOR THE QUEEN
3HOW MORGAN LE FAY TRIED TO KILL KING ARTHUR
28THE FAIR MAID OF ASTOLAT
4WHAT BEAUMAINS ASKED OF THE KING
29LANCELOT AND GUENEVERE
5I
30THE END OF IT ALL
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6HOW THE KING WENT ON PILGRIMAGE, AND HIS SQUIRE WAS SLAIN IN A DREAM
31THE BATTLE OF RONCEVALLES
7II
32THE BATTLE
8THE COMING OF THE HOLY GRAAL
33THE PURSUIT OF DIARMID
9III
34THE GREEN BOAR
10THE ADVENTURE OF SIR GALAHAD
35WILLIAM SHORT NOSE
11IV
36SOME ADVENTURES OF WILLIAM SHORT NOSE
12HOW SIR LANCELOT SAW A VISION, AND REPENTED OF HIS SINS
37WAYLAND THE SMITH
13V
38WAYLAND THE SMITH
14THE ADVENTURE OF SIR PERCIVALE
39THE STORY OF ROBIN HOOD
15VI
40THE COMING OF LITTLE JOHN
16AN ADVENTURE OF SIR LANCELOT
41LITTLE JOHN'S FIRST ADVENTURE
17VII
42HOW LITTLE JOHN BECAME THE SHERIFF'S SERVANT
18AN ADVENTURE OF SIR GAWAINE
43HOW ROBIN MET FRIAR TUCK
19VIII
44HOW ROBIN HOOD AND LITTLE JOHN FELL OUT
20THE ADVENTURE OF SIR BORS
45HOW THE KING VISITED ROBIN HOOD
21IX
46ROBIN AT COURT
22ADVENTURE OF SIR GALAHAD
47THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD
23X
48STORY OF GRETTIR THE STRONG
24SIR LANCELOT MEETS SIR GALAHAD, AND THEY PART FOR EVER
49The End.
25XI
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