ISBN: 9781332896714 - the tale of beryn, vol. 2: with a prologue of the merry adventure of the pardoner with a tapster at canterbury (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an abstract of a portion of the old French romance LâHistoire da Chevalier Berinus, written by an anonymous author who goes by the name Marithiaux. A singular compound of two distinct tales, interspersed with necromantic and chivalric incidents, it tells the story of a wealthy and foolish young Roman named Berinus, who, after a misspent youth, is cast out by his father and sets sail for foreign countries with five richly-laden ships. Berinus finds himself in the treacherous kingdom of Blandie, where he is robbed, sued, accused of murder, and plagued by a host of other misfortunes. Forced to defend himself against a series of increasingly outlandish claims, he learns to regret his former wicked life and recklessness. Thematically, the book explores the consequences of youthful folly and the importance of seeking wisdom and guidance, while providing valuable insights into medieval notions of justice, law, and morality. Its vivid storytelling and engaging characters make it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in medieval literature or the history of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…