{"product_id":"amadis-of-gaul-books-iii-and-iv-a-novel-of-chivalry-of-the-14th-century-presumably-first-writtenin-spanish-paperback","title":"Amadis of Gaul, Books III and IV: A Novel of Chivalry of the 14th Century Presumably First Writtenin Spanish - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGarci R. De Montalvo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdwin Place\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eHerbert Behm\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the long history of European prose, few works have been more influential and popular than \u003ci\u003eAmadis of Gaul\u003c\/i\u003e. It is a landmark work among the knight-errantry tales and probably derives from an oral tradition. Although its original author is unknown, it was likely written during the early fourteenth century, with the first known version of this work, dating from 1508, written in Spanish by Garci Ordóñez (or Rodríguez) de Montalvo. An early bestseller of the age of printing, \u003ci\u003eAmadis of Gaul\u003c\/i\u003e was translated into dozens of languages and spawned sequels and imitators over the centuries. A handsome, valiant, and undefeatable knight, Amadis is best known today as Don Quixote's favorite knight-errant and role model. Readers for centuries have delighted in his tales of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the long history of European Literature, few works have been more influential and popular than the romantic and chivalrous tale of Amadis of Gaul. During the early age of printing, Amadis of Gaul quickly became a bestseller, setting the precedent for today's tales of action and adventure. Since its successful publication, the epic tale has been translated into dozens of languages, inspiring various sequels and imitators over the centuries. Amadis, a handsome, valiant, and undefeatable knight, is best known as Don Quixote's favorite knight-errant and role model, as he served as the inspiration for many of the hapless man's own quests. Considered a landmark work that served as the foundation for many knight-errantry tales, Amadis of Gaul is the story of a literary superhero whose adventures have captivated readers for centuries. This exquisite English translation restores these heroic deeds to print. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdwin Place was professor emeritus at Northwestern University\u003cbr\u003eHerbert Behm taught language arts in California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA companion book to: \u003cbr\u003eAmadis of Gaul, Books I and II\u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-0-8131-9034-1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eEdwin Place\u003c\/b\u003e was professor emeritus at Northwestern University. Herbert Behm taught language arts in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50314271326445,"sku":"9780813192321","price":85.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/QNNqymYv9M9780813192321.webp?v=1784658364","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/amadis-of-gaul-books-iii-and-iv-a-novel-of-chivalry-of-the-14th-century-presumably-first-writtenin-spanish-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}