Durandal -- one of the greatest epics of heroic fiction ever written -- has been an influence upon and model for a score or more tales of swordplay and adventure. Durandal, the fabled sword of history and legend, somehow found its way into the Near-East after the death of Roland, knight of Charlemagne. The tale of two Crusaders whose band of 800 has been betrayed by the Christian Emperor Theodore and butchered by the Turks. "Simply brilliant!" wrote one critic. "It is the foundation of modern heroic fantasy". (Somber and ...
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Durandal -- one of the greatest epics of heroic fiction ever written -- has been an influence upon and model for a score or more tales of swordplay and adventure. Durandal, the fabled sword of history and legend, somehow found its way into the Near-East after the death of Roland, knight of Charlemagne. The tale of two Crusaders whose band of 800 has been betrayed by the Christian Emperor Theodore and butchered by the Turks. "Simply brilliant!" wrote one critic. "It is the foundation of modern heroic fantasy". (Somber and moody, this title is included among my all-time favorites -- Donald M. Grant.)
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. FIrst thus. Fine in VG+ jacket, having only a small closed tear to rear and some mild rubbing. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Limited edition. Illustrated by Alicia Austin and George Barr. Fine in a near fine dustwrapper, housed in a fine slipcase. One of 400 copies Signed by both Illustrators.
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Book. Octavo; VG-/G+; off-white spine with black text; dust jacket has very mild toning to exterior; few, incidental smudges to exterior; adhesive residue to rear; minor edge wear; cloth has mild sunning, mostly to spine; strong boards; tight binding; text block exterior edges have minimal wear; pictorial endpapers; interior pages clean; illustrated; pp 156. 1352799. FP New Rockville Stock.
