Project Gutenberg 2016-12-16 Public domain in the USA. 157 Brontë, Charlotte 1816 1855 Bell, Currer Bronte, Charlotte Charlotte Brontë Richard Coeur de Lion and Blondel Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from a file downloaded from the British Library) "Richard Coeur de Lion and Blondel" by Charlotte Brontë is a poetic work that reflects on historical themes and the nature of longing and freedom, composed in the early 19th century. This piece is likely inspired by the legends surrounding King Richard I of England and his faithful minstrel Blondel, focusing on themes of love, captivity, and chivalry. The book showcases Brontë's lyrical prowess while diving into the emotional experiences of the characters, particularly highlighting their struggles and aspirations in a feudal context. The narrative centers on the character of Blondel, a wandering minstrel who sings beneath the castle walls, hoping to reach the imprisoned King Richard. Through his music, he expresses sorrow and longing, while Richard, trapped in a dungeon, responds with his own reflections on despair and yearning for freedom. Their interconnected songs reveal a poignant bond between the king and the minstrel, emphasizing ideals of loyalty and heroism. Ultimately, the tale culminates in Richard's eventual release from captivity and the celebration of his return, representing the triumph of spirit and the enduring power of friendship and hope in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: British Literature 40804 2025-07-21T11:11:32.100183 text/html 16920 2024-10-23T01:31:21 text/html 167786 2025-07-21T11:11:34.161164 application/epub+zip 166559 2025-07-21T11:11:32.693194 application/epub+zip 58251 2025-07-21T11:11:32.344163 application/epub+zip 201037 2025-07-21T11:11:35.429231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191763 2025-07-21T11:11:33.908126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83405 2022-09-24T12:31:08.632299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 29252 2025-07-21T11:11:31.956166 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 9378 2024-10-23T01:31:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17098 2025-07-21T11:11:35.555129 application/rdf+xml 18202 2025-07-21T11:11:32.420181 image/jpeg 2396 2025-07-21T11:11:32.383182 image/jpeg 159926 2025-07-21T11:11:32.108176 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