Howard Pyle
2) Men of Iron
Damsels in distress? Gallant knights riding into battle? Medieval pageantry and pomp? Men of Iron, an extensively researched and meticulously detailed historical novel by Howard Pyle, has all of this and more. If you're looking for an escape hatch into the golden age of medieval triumphs and travails, this engaging read is sure to please.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood retells the legends of the English outlaw Robin Hood, adapting the old ballads to be read by children. The story sees Robin become an outlaw and follows his adventures as he recruits Merry Men and outwits the local authorities. Pyle's stories set a precedent for much of the modern Robin Hood mythology and storytelling.
A run-in with a mysterious woman sets off a series of events that compel protagonist Jonathan Rugg to undertake a globe-spanning quest for a renowned—and quite possibly cursed—jewel. Along the way, he encounters all manner of adversity and nefarious characters—and learns a lot about his own mettle and strength in the process.
Orphaned and abandoned at birth, Otto is thrust into terrible circumstances time and time again as the result of the decades-long feud in which his family is embroiled. However, even in spite of the almost unimaginable adversity he faces, the young boy's character is strong and he makes the best of his situation. Otto of the Silver Hand is an engaging and inspiring read for young and old alike.
"Pirates, Buccaneers, Marooners, those cruel but picturesque sea wolves who once infested the Spanish Main, all live in present-day conceptions in great degree as drawn by the pen and pencil of Howard Pyle...It is improbable that anyone else will ever bring his combination of interest and talent to the depiction of these old-time Pirates, any more than there could be a second Remington to paint the now extinct Indians and gun-fighters of the Great
...11) Chivalry
As a revered fantasy writer, James Branch Cabell came to be known for richly imagined universes rife with fascinating detail. This early novel takes place in the "real world" of early-twentieth-century America, but it is filled with the same kind of insightful observations that enlivened Cabell's later books.
Matters Arthurian have been a theme in literature since the Middle Ages. King Arthur, Excalibur, the Knights of the Round Table, and the Quest for the Holy Grail are now part of popular culture.Here are 19 works that employ the Arthurian legends, ranging from early epic poems to 19th and 20th century novels and stories, showing how these myths and legends continue to enjoy new life:
LE MORTE D'ARTHUR, by Sir Thomas Malory
IDYLLS OF THE KING,
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