| Translator |
Storer, Edward, 1880-1944 |
| Title |
Il Novellino: The hundred old tales
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: George Routledge & Sons Ltd.,1925.
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| Series Title |
Broadway translations
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Proem -- Of the rich embassy which Prester John sent to the noble Emperor Frederick -- Of a wise Greek whom a King kept in prison, and how he judged of a courser -- How a jongleur lamented before Alexander the conduct of a knight, to whom he had made a gift on condition that the knight should give him whatsoever Alexander might present him with -- How a king committed a reply to a young son of his who had to bear it to the ambassadors of Greece -- How it came into the mind of King David to learn the number of his subjects -- Here it is told how the angel spoke to Solomon, and said that the Lord God would take away the kingdom from his son for his sins -- Of the gift of a king's son to a king of Syria who had been driven from his throne -- Here it is treated of an argument and a judgment that took place in Alexandria -- Here it is told of a fine judgment given by the slave of Bari in a dispute between a townsmen and a pilgrim -- Here it is told how Master Giordano was deceived by a false disciple of his -- Here it is told of the honour that Aminadab did to King David, his rightful lord -- Here it is told how Antigonus reproved Alexander for having a cythera played for his delight -- How a king had a son of his brought up in a dark place, and then showed him everything, and how women pleased him most -- How a land steward plucked out his own eye and that of his son to the end that justice might be observed -- Here it is told of the great mercy wrought by Saint Paulinus the bishop -- Of the great act of charity which a banker did for the love of God -- Of the judgment of God on a baron of Charlemagne -- Of the great generosity and courtesy of the Young King -- Of the great liberality and courtesy of the King of England -- How three necromancers came to the court of the Emperor Frederick -- How the Emperor Frederick's goshawk escaped to Milan -- How the Emperor Frederick found a countryman at a fountain and asked leave to drink, and how he took away his drinking-cup -- How the Emperor Frederick put a question to two wise men, and how he rewarded them -- How the Sultan gave two hundred marks to a man and how his treasurer wrote down the entry in his presence -- Here it is told of a burgher of France -- Here it is told of a great Moaddo who was insulted -- Here it is told of a custom that existed in the kingdom of France -- Here it is told how some learned astrologers disputed about the Empyrean -- Here it is told how a Lombard knight squandered his substance -- Here it is told of a story-teller of Messer Azzolino -- Of the great deeds of prowess of Riccar Loghercio of the Isle -- Here is told a tale of Messer Imberal del Balzo -- How two noble knights loved each other with a great love -- Here it is told of Master Thaddeus of Bologna -- Here it is told how a cruel king persecuted the Christians -- Here it is told of a battle between two kings of Greece -- Of an astrologer called Melisus, who was reprimanded by a woman -- Here it is told of Bishop Aldebrandino, and how he was mocked by a friar -- Of a minstrel whose name was Saladin -- A tale of Messer Polo Traversaro -- Here is told an excellent tale of William of Borganda of Provence -- Here it is told of Messer Giacopino Rangone and what he did to a court player -- Of a question that was put to a courtier -- How Lancelot fought at a fountain -- Here it is told how Narcissus fell in love with his own image -- Here it is told how a knight asked a lady for her love -- Here it is told of King Conrad, father of Conradin -- Here it is told of a physician of Toulouse and how he took to wife a niece of the Archbishop of Toulouse -- Here it is told of Master Francis, son of Master Accorso of Bologna -- Here it is told of a Gascon woman, and how she had recourse to the King of Cyprus -- Of a bell that was ordered in King John's days -- Here it is told of a privilege granted by the Emperor to one of his barons -- Here it is told how the parish priest Porcellino was accused -- Here is told a tale of a man of the court whose name was Marco -- How a man of the Marches went to study in Bologna -- The Woman and the Pear-tree -- The Wisest of the Beasts -- Here it is told of a gentleman whom the Emperor had hanged -- Here it is told how Charles of Anjou loved a lady -- Here it is told of the philosopher Socrates, and how he answered the Greeks -- Here is told a tale of Messer Roberto -- Of good King Meladius and the Knight Without Fear -- A tale told of the Court of Puy in Provence -- Here it is told of Queen Iseult and Messer Tristan of Lyonesse -- Here it is told of a philosopher who was called Diogenes -- Here it is told of Papirius and how his father brought him to the council -- Of a question which a young man proposed to Aristotle -- Here it is told of the great justice of the Emperor Trajan -- Here it is told how Hercules went into the forest -- Here it is told how Seneca consoled a woman whose son had died -- Here is told how Cato lamented against fortune -- How the Sultan being in need of money, sought to find occasion to proceed against a Jew -- The story of a vassal and a lord -- How the Lord entered into partnership with a minstrel -- Here it is told of the great killing done by King Richard -- Here it is told of Messer Rinieri, a knight of the Court -- Here it is told of a philosopher much given to the vulgarisation of science -- Here it is told of a Court player who adored a lord -- The Pilgrim and the Ugly Woman -- Here below it is told of the council which was held by the sons of King Priam of Troy -- Here it is told how the Lady of Shalott died for love of Lancelot of the Lake -- How Christ going one day with his disciples in a deserted place, they saw great treasure -- How Messer Azzolino Romano arranged a great charity -- Of a great famine that was once in Genoa -- The Emperor and the Pilgrim -- How a man went to shrive himself -- Here is told of Messer Castellano da Cafferi of Mantua -- Here is told of a Court player who began a story that never ended -- Here is told how the emperor Frederick killed a falcon of his -- How a certain man confessed to a friar -- Here it is told of a good woman who had made a fine pie -- Here it is told of a countryman who went to shrive himself -- Here it is told of the fox and the mule -- Here it is told of a countryman who went to the town -- Here it is told of Bito and Messer Frulli of San Giorgio near Florence -- Here it is told how a merchant carried wine overseas in casks with two partitions and what happened -- Here it is told of a merchant who bought caps -- Here it is told a pretty tale of love -- How the Emperor Frederick went to the Old Man of the Mountain.
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| Summary |
"Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales" by Edward Storer is a collection of medieval tales written in the late 13th century or early 14th century. This anthology features a variety of stories that reflect the moral values, wit, and culture of the time, focusing on themes such as justice, wisdom, and human interactions. Each tale presents characters, including kings, wise men, and common folk, who navigate moral dilemmas and societal expectations. The opening of "Il Novellino" introduces us to the compilation's origin—crafted likely by an unnamed minstrel who selected and adapted well-known tales for literary expression. The Proem sets the stage for the stories to follow, emphasizing the importance of noble speech and virtuous actions. The subsequent tales present a rich tapestry of characters, such as the Emperor Frederick, who engages with ambassadors, and a wise Greek who impresses a king with his knowledge. These stories not only entertain but also impart lessons on the virtues of moderation, wisdom, and understanding human nature. Each tale serves as a reflection of the medieval world, filled with moral teachings and human experiences that resonate with timeless themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Italian fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Short stories, Italian -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68831 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
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