La conqueste du chasteau d'amours conquestee par l'umilité du beau doulx
"La conqueste du chasteau d’amours conquestee par l'umilité du beau doulx" is a medieval allegorical tale authored in an era typically characterized by the rise of chivalric literature, likely during the late medieval period. This work weaves together themes of humility, valor, and the pursuit of love, illustrating how such qualities can lead to personal triumph and societal recognition. The narrative follows the journey of a humble young knight, referred to as
the "beau doulx," who embarks on a quest to conquer the Castle of Love, spurred by a proclamation from its lady that offers lordship to those who can perform three assigned tasks. Throughout his adventures, the beau doulx showcases his remarkable humility and kindness, which ultimately win him the respect and support of nobility and even whimsical creatures like a kind mouse and a bee. His success culminates when he recognizes the true lady of the castle amongst three contenders, thereby fulfilling the lady's challenge and earning the title and honor of master of the Castle of Love. The story champions the virtues of humility and demonstrates that true greatness is achieved through modesty and service, echoed in the moral lessons conveyed throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | La conqueste du chasteau d'amours conquestee par l'umilité du beau doulx |
| Original Publication | Lyon: Martin Havard?, 1503. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75252 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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