The Red Romance Book facts for kids
The Red Romance Book: Tales of Knights, Dragons & High Adventure (also known as The Red Book of Romance) is a book filled with heroic tales and old legends. It was put together by Andrew Lang and had pictures drawn by Henry J. Ford. The book was published in London in 1905.
What is The Red Romance Book?
This book gathers many thrilling stories from different times and places. These tales often come from old sagas, which are long stories about heroes, or from chivalric romances. Chivalric romances are stories about knights, their adventures, and sometimes their love.
Where Do the Stories Come From?
The stories in The Red Romance Book are taken from famous works. These include The Story of Burnt Njal, which is an old Icelandic saga. Other sources are The Faerie Queene, a long poem about knights and magic, and Don Quixote, a funny story about a knight who imagines adventures. Orlando Furioso is another epic poem full of brave knights and amazing events.
Who Are the Heroes in the Book?
The book features many legendary characters. You can read about Bevis of Hampton, a very strong knight. There are also tales of Huon of Bordeaux, who meets the King of the Fairies. Other heroes include Ogier the Dane and Guy of Warwick. Some of these stories are pure fantasy, like those with dragons and magic. But others, like the story of El Cid, are based on real people and historical events.
