Lancelot of the Laik: A Scottish Metrical Romance (About 1490-1500 A. D.) by Skeat
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"Lancelot of the Laik: A Scottish Metrical Romance" by Skeat is a historical romance written during the late 15th century. This work is a paraphrased adaptation of the French "Lancelot du Lac," focusing on the adventures of the legendary knight Lancelot, particularly his entanglements with King Arthur, the lady of Melyhalt, and the looming threat posed by King Galiot. The narrative promises a blend of chivalric themes, battles, and courtly love that
are emblematic of the Arthurian legends. The opening of the poem sets the stage by introducing King Arthur, who is troubled by ominous dreams, seeking the counsel of his most trusted clerics. The narrative quickly escalates when messengers from Galiot demand tribute from Arthur, indicating the rising tensions. We also find Lancelot in a dire situation, imprisoned by the lady of Melyhalt, while foreshadowing the conflict that will develop between Arthur and Galiot's forces. Notably, Lancelot's plight and desire for freedom hint at his key role in the forthcoming battles, which intertwine with the themes of honor and duty prevalent throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William), 1835-1912 |
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| Title | Lancelot of the Laik: A Scottish Metrical Romance (About 1490-1500 A. D.) |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Arthurian romances |
| Subject | Lancelot (Legendary character) -- Romances |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36848 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36848-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 747 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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