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
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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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