Project Gutenberg 2006-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 511 Lowell, James Russell 1819 1891 Wilbur, Homer Meliboeus-Hipponax Abernethy, J. W. (Julian Willis) 1853 1923 Abernethy, Julian Willis The Vision of Sir Launfal And Other Poems by James Russell Lowell; Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Julian W. Abernethy, Ph.D. Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Vision of Sir Launfal" by James Russell Lowell is a narrative poem written in the mid-19th century. The poem follows Sir Launfal, a knight of King Arthur's court, who embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail, exploring themes of charity, humility, and the true essence of nobility. It combines medieval romance with profound moral lessons, urging readers to recognize the significance of compassion and the interconnectedness of humanity. The opening of "The Vision of Sir Launfal" introduces readers to the protagonist as he prepares for his journey, reflecting on the nobility of his quest for the Grail. It portrays a vibrant, life-filled landscape that contrasts with the emotionally desolate castle where he resides, hinting at the transforming power of true charity. The text moves fluidly between Sir Launfal’s youthful aspirations and the coldness of his surroundings, while foreshadowing the moral awakening he will undergo as he encounters a leper whose plight challenges his perceptions of wealth and worthiness. This opening section establishes the poem's tone, rich with imagery and philosophical depth, setting the stage for Launfal's internal and external journey toward understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American poetry PS Text Poetry Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 319103 2025-08-07T13:39:23.386202 text/html 322394 2006-03-08T16:49:44 text/html 253778 2025-08-07T13:39:34.940678 application/epub+zip 256882 2025-08-07T13:39:27.648176 application/epub+zip 168615 2025-08-07T13:39:25.836202 application/epub+zip 466548 2025-08-07T13:39:39.010724 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 550889 2025-08-07T13:39:33.296652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373050 2022-09-08T13:51:56.425004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233006 2025-08-07T13:39:22.079250 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232828 2006-03-08T16:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 232824 2006-03-08T16:49:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20986 2025-08-07T13:39:39.497646 application/rdf+xml 14537 2025-08-07T13:39:26.381216 image/jpeg 3897 2025-08-07T13:39:26.109208 image/jpeg 92404 2006-03-08T16:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 156898 2006-03-08T16:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 92361 2006-03-08T16:49:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 242702 2025-08-07T13:39:23.416229 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