Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""The Most Excellent and Famous History of the Most Renowned Knight Amadis of Greece, Surnamed the Knight of the Burning Sword"" is written by Amadis of Greece. The story revolves around the life of a brave and valiant knight, Amadis, who is known for his exceptional skills in combat and his unwavering loyalty to his kingdom. The book takes the reader on a journey through Amadis' life, from his early days as a young squire to his rise to fame as a knight. Throughout the book, Amadis faces numerous challenges and battles against various foes, including dragons, giants, and evil sorcerers. He also falls in love with a beautiful princess named Oriana, and their love story becomes a central theme of the book. Amadis is known for his chivalry, honor, and bravery, and his deeds inspire many other knights to follow in his footsteps. The book is filled with adventure, romance, and action, making it an exciting read for anyone who loves stories about knights and their quests. Overall, ""The Most Excellent and Famous History of the Most Renowned Knight Amadis of Greece, Surnamed the Knight of the Burning Sword"" is a classic tale of heroism and love that has captivated readers for centuries.1694. This work presents the history of Amadis of Greece, son to Lisvart of Greece and the fair Onoloria of Trebisond, representing his education in the court of King Magadan, his conquering of the defended mountain, his combat with his grandfather the Emperor Esplandian, his killing Frandalon the Cyclops, and falling in love with Lucella, daughter to Alpatracy, King of Sicily, his arrival in the Isle of Argenes, where he put an end to the enchantments of Queen Zirfea, his assisting his great-grandfather King Amadis in the island of the great Siclades, and in respect to him taking on himself the name of Amadis of Greece, together with the high and noble enterprises of his cousin Lucencio, son to the King of the Giant's Island, Etrmartes, Son to the King of Spain, and many other noble knights and gallant ladies. All no less useful than pleasant. Written in Old English.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.
