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 Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 254 Bulfinch, Thomas 1796 1867 Legends of Charlemagne Produced by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "Legends of Charlemagne" by Thomas Bulfinch is a collection of medieval tales exploring the romantic adventures and heroic exploits of Charlemagne and his peers, written in the 19th century. The work draws upon various sources of myth, fable, and chivalric tradition, focusing on key characters such as Charlemagne, Orlando (Roland), Rinaldo, and Astolpho, who engage in battles, quests, and romantic exploits that are central to the legends surrounding the legendary king and his knights. The opening of "Legends of Charlemagne" presents an extensive introduction that sets the stage for the intertwining narratives of the saga. It provides historical context about Charlemagne's reign, the cultural landmarks of the era, and the legendary figures associated with him. We learn about Charlemagne's lineage, his military exploits, and the perilous adventures posed by the Saracens. The text hints at upcoming tales of valor, love, and mischief, featuring notable characters like the valiant Orlando and the wily Rinaldo. This initial part not only prepares the reader for the various narratives to follow but also emphasizes the importance of understanding these legends in relation to literature and culture, suggesting that familiarity with these stories is essential to appreciating many literary references throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Folklore -- Europe Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 PN Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 658257 2025-08-02T13:17:02.902116 text/html 646390 2020-12-28T10:43:08 text/html 310119 2025-08-02T13:17:12.063516 application/epub+zip 320118 2025-08-02T13:17:05.780090 application/epub+zip 317869 2025-08-02T13:17:04.459099 application/epub+zip 547904 2025-08-02T13:17:16.578552 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538084 2025-08-02T13:17:11.185555 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489326 2022-09-03T04:57:27.664836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594882 2025-08-02T13:17:01.565117 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 594734 2020-12-28T10:43:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18806 2025-08-02T13:17:16.711491 application/rdf+xml 13561 2025-08-02T13:17:04.999046 image/jpeg 3929 2025-08-02T13:17:04.712049 image/jpeg 230654 2020-12-28T10:43:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 225597 2020-12-28T10:43:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 299870 2025-08-02T13:17:02.951059 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia