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Tag Archives: Medieval
The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights
The Acts of so-called Arthur King and his Noble Kannnnnigits© 1976 John Steinbeck364 pages It befell in the days of yore, as I rode by a book-stall in a great city, that mine eye was caught by a fair volume … Continue reading
Posted in Classics and Literary, Reviews
Tagged adventure, Arthur, Britain, English Literature, fantasy, John Steinbeck, Medieval, mythology
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Robin Hood and his men most merrie (and Welsh)
Enter into the greenwood and consider two tales of Robin the Hood! One, the triumphant finale of Stephen Lawhead’s “Hood” trilogy, setting the Lincoln green-clad figure betwixt the rivers Wye and Severn; the other, an examination of Robin Hood ballads … Continue reading
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Tagged Britain, historical fiction, history, Medieval, mythology, Robin Hood, Wales
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Essex Dogs
Essex Dogs© 2023 Dan Jones464 pages In 1066 Normandy invaded England: in 1346, England returned the favor. His majesty Edward III has come to make good his claim to the French throne, and in advance of England’s troops arriving, a … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Reviews
Tagged Britain, Dan Jones, France, historical fiction, Hundred Years War, Medieval, Plantagenet England
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Purgatorio
Purgatorio© 14th century Dante Alighieri, translated 2004 by Anthony Esolen544 pages, including appendices and notes Seven years ago I descended into hell with Dante and his guide, Virgil, and after that arduous descent into a valley of desolation and … Continue reading
A Preface to Paradise Lost
A Preface to Paradise Lost© 1941 C.S. Lewis192 pages Although I’ve read much of C.S. Lewis, I’ve never encountered him in his chosen role as a master of English literature. I spotted some discussion about this Preface on Classical Carousel … Continue reading
Of kidneys, the Lionheart, and Star Trek
Ever since my kidney transplant Tuesday, I’ve seen doctors, surgeons, and nurses on a daily basis with updates. They’re all very pleased about the progress I’m making toward recovery: my new kidneys (I received two, from a deceased juvenile) are … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Reviews
Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, history, Medieval, ST TOS, Star Trek
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Crusader
Crusader© 2021 Ben Kane426 pages Lionheart introduced readers to Rufus, an Irish noble turned household knight in the court of England’s own King Richard. Exiled to England as a surety for his father’s good behavior, made an orphan by insurrection … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Reviews
Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, Medieval
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Lionheart
Lionheart© 2020 Ben Kane400 pages A noble son of Ireland is transported to England as a hostage to secure his father’s loyalty, and the adventure of a lifetime begins. Abused and ill-treated by the petty lords who are given custody … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Kane, Britain, historical fiction, Medieval, Plantagenet England
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The Blooding
Master of War: The Blooding© 2013 David Gilman512 pages Thomas Blackstone is a free man, a stonemason who learned his trade alongside his deaf-mute brother Richard. When Richard is accused of raping and killing a young woman, the price for … Continue reading
How Dante Can Save Your Life
How Dante Can Save Your Life: The Life-Changing Wisdom of History’s Greatest Poem © 2015 Rod Dreher 322 pages Selected Quotations How Dante Can Save Your Life is one man’s account of how that Renaissance poet’s epic tale of a … Continue reading