Publisher's Synopsis
Palamon and Arcite is a book written by David Murray Smith. It is a retelling of the classic tale of Theseus and the two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same woman, Emilia. The story takes place in ancient Greece, where Theseus is the king of Athens and Emilia is a beautiful princess. Palamon and Arcite are both prisoners of war who are locked up in Theseus' prison. They become friends and swear to help each other escape. When they finally do escape, they both fall in love with Emilia at first sight. They decide to compete for her love in a tournament, but their friendship is put to the test when they are forced to fight each other. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of jealousy. It is a timeless story that has been retold many times throughout history, and Smith's version is a fresh take on the classic tale.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.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.
