Tales from the Gesta Romanorum by Charles Swan
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| Translator | Swan, Charles, 1797- |
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| Title | Tales from the Gesta Romanorum |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Tales from the Gesta Romanorum" by Charles Swan is a collection of moral tales rooted in medieval traditions, likely written in the early 19th century. This volume features stories that were originally crafted by monks to provide both entertainment and moral instruction, with narratives that often intersect with broader themes of virtue, morality, and the human experience. The tales draw inspiration from various sources and have been influential in shaping literary traditions across different cultures. The opening of the book sets a wintry scene at an Oxford college, where three friends, Henry Herbert, Frederick Thompson, and Lathom, are contemplating their studies during the Christmas season. They discuss the Gesta Romanorum, a collection they are eager to explore for its moral tales, sharing their reflections on the value of storytelling in imparting wisdom. The first tale introduced is about Vitalis, an ungrateful man who, after being saved from a perilous pit by a peasant named Massaccio, betrays his benefactor's trust, highlighting themes of ingratitude and the consequences of one's actions. The conversations among the friends not only establish the backdrop of their scholarly pursuits but also set the stage for engaging discussions about the tales' moral implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Tales, Medieval -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Didactic literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Christian literature, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Exempla -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58655 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 184 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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