Troubadour Tales by Evaleen Stein
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"Troubadour Tales" by Evaleen Stein is a collection of enchanting stories written in the early 20th century. The tales revolve around the lives of troubadours—poet-singers—set in the picturesque region of Provence, France. The opening story introduces Count Reynaurd, a nobleman and troubadour, as he journeys to the palace of King René, known for gathering troubadours and celebrating their craft through song contests. The opening of the tale begins with Count Reynaurd, accompanied
by his page Pierrot, as they make their way to the city of Aix in beautiful Provence. The atmosphere is light-hearted, with descriptions of their decorations and playful banter, underscoring Reynaurd’s joyful spirit as he prepares to partake in a poetic contest at King René's court. However, Reynaurd becomes enmeshed in a comedic rivalry with Count William of Auvergne, who seeks to outshine him in the upcoming song competition. The stage is set for a blend of charm, rivalry, and the spirit of musical storytelling, showcasing a world where cleverness, artistry, and wit unfold against a backdrop of noble aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stein, Evaleen, 1863-1923 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Edwards, Edward |
| Illustrator | Keep, Virginia, 1878-1962 |
| Illustrator | Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 |
| Illustrator | Rosenmeyer, Bernard J., 1870-1943 |
| Title | Troubadour Tales |
| Contents | The page of Count Reynaurd -- The lost rune -- Count Hugo's sword -- Felix. |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50268 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50268-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 519 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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