Knight by Arthur Willis Colton

The novel follows the story of a young man named John who is born into a noble family in medieval England. John is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a knight, but he has other plans. He falls in love with a commoner named Margaret and wants to marry her despite their social differences. However, John's father opposes the marriage and sends him on a quest to prove himself worthy of Margaret's hand. Along the way, John faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about honor, loyalty, and true love.

By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 34 words

First lines

PART I. WEST-EASTERLY MORALITIES

Peace to thine house and folds and stalls,

I ride upon my quest.

I travel until evening falls

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Knight is listed on Textopian as a short story by Arthur Willis Colton, dated 1920 CE.

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• Work type: Short story
• Author: Arthur Willis Colton
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
• Length: 34 words
• Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set in medieval times, detailing the life and adventures of a knight, making it primarily a Historical Fiction.
• Adventure — The protagonist of the novel undergoes various quests and challenges typical of an Adventure genre.
• Fantasy — Some elements of the story such as mystical creatures and magical occurrences classify it as a Fantasy.
• Romance — The knight's interactions and relationships with various characters demonstrate elements of Romance.

Tags

Fantasy · Adventure · Magic · Quest · Hero · Villain · Good vs Evil · Sword and Sorcery · Epic · High Fantasy · Mythology · Legend

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• The Debatable Land (1920)
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