The Tale of Balen by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a classic medieval romance novel that tells the story of a young knight named Balen. The novel is set in the Arthurian era, where knights and chivalry were the norm. Balen is the son of a nobleman who was killed in battle, leaving him to be raised by his mother in a remote castle. As Balen grows up, he becomes a skilled warrior and is eventually knighted. He sets out on a quest to prove himself and make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he encounters a ...
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The Tale of Balen by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a classic medieval romance novel that tells the story of a young knight named Balen. The novel is set in the Arthurian era, where knights and chivalry were the norm. Balen is the son of a nobleman who was killed in battle, leaving him to be raised by his mother in a remote castle. As Balen grows up, he becomes a skilled warrior and is eventually knighted. He sets out on a quest to prove himself and make a name for himself in the world. Along the way, he encounters a beautiful maiden named Linet who is in distress. Balen rescues her and they fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as Linet's brother, the powerful and vengeful King Mark, seeks revenge on Balen for killing his nephew in battle. Balen is forced to flee and goes on a series of adventures, including a battle with a giant and a quest to find the Holy Grail. Despite the challenges he faces, Balen remains steadfast in his love for Linet and his commitment to honor and chivalry. The Tale of Balen is a timeless story of love, adventure, and the triumph of good over evil. It is a must-read for anyone who loves medieval literature and epic romances.Swift as a shadow and strange as light That cleaves in twain the shadow of night Before the wide-winged word takes flight That thunder speaks to depth and height And quells the quiet hour with sound.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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