Torrent of Portyngale
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2011-02-09 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #35190 |
Description
"Torrent of Portyngale" by E. Adam is a Middle English romance composed around 1400. The tale follows young earl's son Torrent as he undertakes tortuous efforts to win the hand of Desonell, daughter of the King of Portugal, against her father's wishes. His quest demands extraordinary feats, including battles with five giants and a journey to Jerusalem, all in pursuit of love and marriage into the Portuguese royal family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)