Sir Ribolt by Thomas James Wise
Sir Ribolt is a knight in the service of King Arthur. He is a brave and noble knight, but he is also a man of deep sorrow and regret. He has been betrayed by his own brother, and his beloved wife has been taken away from him. In his quest for justice and redemption, Sir Ribolt embarks on a journey to find his wife and bring her back to him. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious wizard, a powerful dragon, and a beautiful princess. He must battle his own inner demons and face the consequences of his past actions. In the end, Sir Ribolt must make a difficult decision that will determine his fate and the fate of those he loves. Will he be able to find redemption and justice, or will he be forever lost in the darkness of his own sorrow?
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 1,380 words
First lines
Ribolt the son of a Count was he- Gulborg he courted in secrecy.
Since she was a child the maid he woo'd, And till she had come to womanhood.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 1,380 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — Sir Ribolt is a fantasy novel about a knight who embarks on a quest to save his kingdom from a powerful sorcerer.
- Adventure — The novel follows Sir Ribolt on his journey as he faces various obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Romance — The novel also contains a romantic subplot between Sir Ribolt and a mysterious woman he meets on his quest.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in a medieval-like kingdom and contains elements of historical fiction.
Tags
Ballads · Poetry · bear · better · blood · bride · brother · castle · come · count · dear · death