The Knight's Leap: a Legend of Altenahr
The Knight's Leap: a Legend of Altenahr, by Charles Kingsley, is a novel that tells the story of a knight who leaps over a castle wall to save his lady love. The book was published in 1859 and has been widely read ever since.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 374 words
First lines
'So the foemen have fired the gate, men of mine; And the water is spent and gone? Then bring me a cup of the red Ahr-wine: I never shall drink but this one.
'And reach me my harness, and saddle my horse, And lead him me round to the door: He must take such a leap to-night perforce, As horse never took before.
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The Knight's Leap: a Legend of Altenahr is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 374 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and location and includes real historical events. It involves knights, legends, and medieval settings.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of the fantastic, including legends and supernatural aspects. The narrative is based on mythological themes.
- Adventure — The story depicts a knight's journey and challenges, offering a narrative filled with exploration and risk-taking scenarios.
- Romance — The narrative features romantic relationships, which are a common subplot in stories involving knights and medieval legends.
Tags
knight · legend · Altenahr · adventure · fantasy · medieval · chivalry · heroism · quest · myth · romance · battles