Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 297 Layamon, active 1200 Laweman Lawman Lazamon Mason, Eugene Roman de Brut. English Layamon's Brut Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layamon%27s_Brut E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distriubted Proofreading Team "Layamon's Brut" by active 1200 Layamon is a historical account likely written in the early 13th century. This narrative recounts the legendary history of Britain, focusing on its rulers and the turbulent events surrounding their reigns, beginning with King Constantin and his battles against the invading forces. The epic weaves together themes of bravery, treachery, and the quest for power among various factions, including the Britons, Saxons, and Peohtes. The opening of "Layamon's Brut" introduces King Constantin and his grand arrival in Britain alongside his formidable followers, who rally support against the invading forces. The narrative swiftly transitions into a fierce battle, where the Britons, initially cowering in fear, gather not just men but also remarkable women disguised as soldiers, showcasing their determination to reclaim their land. Following the victory, Constantin is appointed king, marking a rise to power fraught with betrayal as various factions vie for control. Meanwhile, the seeds of future conflict are planted with the introduction of traitorous characters and hints at the fate awaiting Constantin's sons, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of historical intrigue and character-driven drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Arthurian romances Romances -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: British Literature 418997 2025-08-06T09:13:10.418737 text/html 418635 418466 2024-11-06T12:14:39.667953 2023-10-06T12:30:13.682029 text/html text/html 219659 2025-08-06T09:13:16.664695 application/epub+zip 224258 2025-08-06T09:13:13.065722 application/epub+zip 201750 2025-08-06T09:13:11.993690 application/epub+zip 384000 2025-08-06T09:13:19.515674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369331 2025-08-06T09:13:15.997697 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326990 2022-09-07T15:38:20.223626 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404576 2025-08-06T09:13:10.101711 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 384752 2024-10-28T21:20:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17756 2025-08-06T09:13:19.657666 application/rdf+xml 14684 2025-08-06T09:13:12.481684 image/jpeg 3885 2025-08-06T09:13:12.235696 image/jpeg 218488 2025-08-06T09:13:10.452710 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia