Die Schön Magelona by Anonymous

"Die Schön Magelona" by Anonymous is a romantic historical novel written in the late 15th century. The story revolves around Peter, a noble knight from Provincia, and his love for the beautiful Magelona, the daughter of a Neapolitan king. The narrative follows their adventures, trials, and the societal pressures they face as they navigate their feelings amidst a backdrop of chivalric contests and themes of honor. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Peter, the beloved son of a count, who yearns to prove himself in the world after hearing tales of the enchanting Magelona. After an impressive performance in a tournament, Peter learns of Magelona's admiration for him and becomes determined to seek her out. With the blessing of his parents, he embarks on a quest to find her, setting the stage for a dramatic interplay of love, challenges, and the tension of social expectations that shape their destinies throughout the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Anonymous
Uniform Title Pierre de Provence et la belle Maguelonne. German
Title Die Schön Magelona
eine fast lustige Historie von dem Ritter mit den silbern Schlüsseln und von der Schönen Magelona gar lustig zu lesen
Credits E-text prepared by Norbert H. Langkau, Carlos Valiente, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Reading Level Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language German
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- To 1500
Category Text
eBook-No. 38239
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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