Romance Of Walewein by Penninc, Pieter Vostaert
The Knight with the Sword
The story follows the noble knight Walewein, a member of King Arthur's Round Table, as he embarks on a quest to retrieve a magical flying chessboard for the king. Throughout his journey, Walewein encounters various challenges and adversaries, including giants, enchanted castles, and mysterious figures, all of which test his bravery, wit, and chivalry. His adventures highlight themes of loyalty, honor, and the complexities of human nature, ultimately showcasing the timeless struggle between good and evil. Through his perseverance and virtuous character, Walewein exemplifies the ideals of knighthood and the enduring allure of Arthurian legends.
The 1626th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1260
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Middle dutch
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- Alternate Titles
- - Roman van Walewein
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 51st on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 3092nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 50 (+1) essential texts from Dutch literature (literairecanon.be)