The Book Of Duke Huon Of Burdeux (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167222672)

The Book of Duke Huon of Burdeux is a classic French medieval romance novel that was written by Huon de Bordeaux in the 13th century. The book tells the story of Duke Huon, a brave and noble knight who is sent on a dangerous mission by the Emperor Charlemagne. Huon must travel to the court of the King of Babylon and bring back a strand of the King's beard as a sign of submission.Along the way, Huon faces many challenges and battles against magical creatures, including dragons and giants. He also falls in love with the beautiful Princess Esclarmonde, but their love is threatened by the evil sorcerer, Oberon.The Book of Duke Huon of Burdeux is a tale of chivalry, romance, and adventure that has captivated readers for centuries. It is a classic example of medieval literature and provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and values of the time. This edition, published in 1883, features a translation of the original French text into English, making it accessible to modern readers.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.

Author: Huon De Bordeaux
ISBN-10: 1167222679
ISBN-13: 9781167222672
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d