Modern Chivalry V1-2 - Gore, Catherine Grace F.
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Modern Chivalry is a two-volume novel written by Catherine Grace F. Gore and published in 1843. The novel is a satirical take on the romantic chivalric tradition, particularly the epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Coverdale, who sets out to become a knight and win the heart of his lady love. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mad scientist, a group of social climbers, and a scheming politician. Through Harry's misadventures, Gore skewers the societal norms and expectations of the…mehr

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Modern Chivalry is a two-volume novel written by Catherine Grace F. Gore and published in 1843. The novel is a satirical take on the romantic chivalric tradition, particularly the epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Coverdale, who sets out to become a knight and win the heart of his lady love. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mad scientist, a group of social climbers, and a scheming politician. Through Harry's misadventures, Gore skewers the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian era, exposing the hypocrisy and absurdity of the upper classes. The novel is a witty and entertaining commentary on the cultural and political landscape of nineteenth-century England, and remains a classic of satirical literature.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.