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'Among the heaps of dead they found by chance two young knights, both pierced with many grievous wounds. They both wore the same coat of arms, richly embroidered: one was a knight called Palamon, the other Arcite. They were neither dead nor alive, but the heralds knew by their... Read Full Overview

Palamon and Arcite is a tragicomedy play written by John Dryden, first performed in 1672. The play is based on the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who are imprisoned in Athens after being captured in a battle. Both knights fall in love with the beautiful Emilia, who... Read Full Overview

The story is of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, imprisoned by Theseus after being found unconscious after a battle. They are held in a dungeon from which they can see into a courtyard or garden. One day Palamon, looking through the bars of his cell, sees Emily. Falling in love... Read Full Overview

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Palamon and Arcite is a dramatic poem written by John Dryden, first published in 1700. The poem is based on Chaucer's Knight's Tale and tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same woman, Emily. The two knights are imprisoned in Athens and... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Palamon and Arcite" is part of Fables, Ancient and Modern written by John Dryden and published in 1700. "Palamon and Arcite" is a translation of "The Knight's Tale" from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. Although the plot line is identical, Dryden expanded the original... Read Full Overview

"Dryden's Palamon and Arcite" from Geoffrey Chaucer. Father of English literature (1343-1400).

The book "" Palamon and Arcite, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been... Read Full Overview

Dryden's Palamon and Arcite: Or The Knight's Tale from Chaucer is a book that was first published in 1913. The book is a retelling of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic story, The Knight's Tale, which tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same... Read Full Overview

""The Knight's Tale: Or Palamon and Arcite"" is a classic work of medieval literature written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the late 14th century. The book tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who are imprisoned in Athens after being captured in battle. While in captivity,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview