Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race
Hero-Myths and Legends of the British Race, published in 1910, is M. I. Ebbutt's retelling in modern prose of the heroic stories that belong to the peoples who made up Britain. The sixteen chapters begin with Beowulf and move through the Welsh Dream of Maxen Wledig, the Old English poems of Constantine and Elene, Havelok the Dane, the Icelandic Howard the Halt, Roland, the Irish Countess Cathleen and Cuchulain, the Tale of Gamelyn, William of Cloudeslee, the Scottish Black Colin of Loch Awe, the Marriage of Sir Gawayne, King Horn, Robin Hood and Hereward the Wake, each with an introduction on its history and sources. Illustrated by several artists, the volume has long served as an introduction to the native epic tradition. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race
Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by M. I. Ebbutt can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race in the public domain?
Yes. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by M. I. Ebbutt is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race?
About 7 h 52 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race?
Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race by M. I. Ebbutt is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
