Project Gutenberg 2020-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 145 Bell, Clive 1881 1964 Bell, Vanessa 1879 1961 Bell, Vanessa Stephen Grant, Duncan 1885 1978 Grant, Duncan James Corrowr 45029242 The Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) "The Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille" by Clive Bell is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1923. This whimsical work combines elements of fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of hedonism, desire, and the nature of happiness in a mythical paradise. The poem is infused with humor and satire as it engages with the idea of a legendary ladies' retreat governed by the enigmatic Sibyl. The story follows Herr Hans Van Branbourg, a German knight, and his English squire Pons as they embark on a daring journey to discover the mythical cave of the Sibyl. Upon arrival, they find themselves in a lavish paradise filled with beautiful maidens who tempt them with the pleasures of life, including music, dance, and indulging in passion. The allure of the paradise makes it difficult for them to leave, yet Van Branbourg's conscience and concerns about the mysterious disappearances of their female companions lead to tension. Ultimately, their time in the Sibyl's realm culminates in a bittersweet realization, echoing themes of existential questioning and the tension between indulgence and morality. The poem blends humor, irony, and philosophical musings, making it a thought-provoking exploration of desire and the choices we make. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Humour Category: Adventure Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 65270 2025-08-24T08:55:15.192262 text/html 41861 2024-10-17T15:39:10 text/html 658850 2025-08-24T08:55:18.229221 application/epub+zip 657503 2025-08-24T08:55:16.116230 application/epub+zip 125198 2025-08-24T08:55:15.627258 application/epub+zip 698164 2025-08-24T08:55:19.691220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 693221 2025-08-24T08:55:17.796268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161571 2022-09-27T15:43:11.483469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 36019 2025-08-24T08:55:14.788287 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15961 2024-10-17T15:39:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18468 2025-08-24T08:55:19.846209 application/rdf+xml 37767 2025-08-24T08:55:15.739249 image/jpeg 5013 2025-08-24T08:55:15.683235 image/jpeg 1005180 2025-08-24T08:55:15.215333 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia