"The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc" by Joanot Martorell and Martí Joan de Galba is a historical fiction set in the late 1400s that follows the exploits of Tirant lo Blanc, a brave knight destined for greatness. The story kicks off with Count William of Warwick, a battle-hardened knight who decides to give up his life of war and go on a pilgrimage; after saying a tearful goodbye to his family, he leaves, but trouble brews when he comes back to England disguised as a hermit and finds his country being attacked by Moorish invaders while the countess and king have to hide to survive. Chivalry takes center stage as the scene is set for Tirant lo Blanc to become a hero in a world full of love, loss, and bravery.
The White Knight: Tirant Lo Blanc
By Joanot Martorell
A valiant knight rises to defend his homeland from invaders and win the heart of his lady.
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1995-12-01
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About the AuthorJoanot Martorell was a Valencian knight and writer, best known for authoring the novel Tirant lo Blanch, written in Catalan/Valencian and published at Valencia in 1490. This novel is often regarded as one of the peaks of the literature in Catalan language and it played a major role in influencing later writers such as Miguel de Cervantes, who, in the book burning scene of Don Quixote, says "I swear to you, my friend, this is the best book of its kind in the world". The novel deals with the adventures of a knight in the Byzantine Empire; it is considered one of the first works of alternate history.
Joanot Martorell was a Valencian knight and writer, best known for authoring the novel Tirant lo Blanch, written in Catalan/Valencian and published at Valencia in 1490. This novel is often regarded as one of the peaks of the literature in Catalan language and it played a major role in influencing later writers such as Miguel de Cervantes, who, in the book burning scene of Don Quixote, says "I swear to you, my friend, this is the best book of its kind in the world". The novel deals with the adventures of a knight in the Byzantine Empire; it is considered one of the first works of alternate history.
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