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River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine
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- Gutenberg ID
- 44425
- Title
- River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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This book is a collection of legends from the rivers Thames and Rhine, told by two monarchs who meet on an island in the river. The stories are fantastical and humorous, featuring giants, witches, and romantic entanglements.
- Summary up to 500 words
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River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine is a collection of tales from the rivers Thames and Rhine, narrated by their respective monarchs. The stories are set in medieval England and feature fantastical creatures such as giants, witches, and river-demons. One legend tells the tale of Count Horace, who disguises himself as a peasant to find his lost love, Mathilde, who is working as a pig-keeper on a farm. Meanwhile, another story revolves around Sir Roderick Fowle, who attempts to woo Lady Ida but is thwarted by her lover, Sir Marmaduke Tracy. The two monarchs engage in a poetic exchange, with the Rhine King singing a song extolling the virtues of wine over ale. However, their friendly conversation turns sour when Father Thames becomes enraged at an insult to his beloved ale. The book concludes with the narrator awakening from a dream and reflecting on the enduring spirit of Eton College. The River Monarchs, Father Thames and Father Rhine, engage in a poetic exchange, with the Rhine King singing a song extolling the virtues of wine over ale. However, their friendly conversation turns sour when Father Thames becomes enraged at an insult to his beloved ale. The book concludes with the narrator awakening from a dream and reflecting on the enduring spirit of Eton College. The River Monarchs, Father Thames and Father Rhine, engage in a poetic exchange, with the Rhine King singing a song extolling the virtues of wine over ale. However, their friendly conversation turns sour when Father Thames becomes enraged at an insult to his beloved ale. The book concludes with the narrator awakening from a dream and reflecting on the enduring spirit of Eton College.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
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People
Authors
- Baron Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen Brabourne
Classification
Categories
- Children's stories
- Legends