Tirant Lo Blanc by Unknown
"Tirant Lo Blanc" is a medieval chivalric romance that follows the adventures of the titular knight as he battles Moors in North Africa, serves the Byzantine emperor, and falls in love with the emperor's daughter. The book is known for its realistic depiction of warfare and courtly love, and for its satirical commentary on the chivalric ideals of the time. The protagonist is portrayed as a more human and flawed character than the typical knights of other chivalric romances, making the story more relatable and engaging.
The 2355th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1490
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- Catalan
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