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Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul). Chivalric romance
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Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul). Chivalric romance
Amadis de Gaula (Amadis of Gaul). Chivalric romance first compiled in Zaragoza in 1508 by Garci Rodr ez de Montalvo. Title page of Amadis de Gaula, Los Quatro libros de Amad� d[e] Gaula: nueuamente impressos y hystoriados. Edition printed in Venice. 1533. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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1508 1533 Adventure Barcelona Biblioteca Catalonia Catalunya Chivalric Compiled Edition Engravings Gaul Gaula Letters Rodrez Rodriguez Romance Title Upright Venice Zaragoza Libros Masculine Persons
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a renowned chivalric romance, is depicted in this title page engraving from the 1533 Venice edition. Compiled for the first time in Zaragoza, Spain, in 1508 by Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo, this epic tale of Amadis, a noble knight from Gaul, quickly gained popularity throughout Europe. The title page showcases Amadis, a man of masculine strength and courage, mounted on a noble steed. Surrounded by other men, all clad in armor and bearing weapons, they appear poised for adventure. The title, "Los Quatro libros de Amadis de Gaula: nueuamente impressos y hystoriados," is prominently displayed at the top, with the subtitle "En esta Corte de Barcelona" indicating the location of the printing press in Catalonia, Spain, at the Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia). The intricate engraving, rich in color and detail, reflects the grandeur and heroism of the Amadis legend. The chivalric romance genre, which flourished during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, celebrated the ideals of chivalry, honor, and knightly prowess. Amadis of Gaul, with its tales of adventure, love, and valor, became a symbol of these values and continued to inspire generations of readers for centuries to come.
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