The knights tale from the Canterbury tales
Die Rittergeschichte aus den Canterbury-Geschichten
The Knight’s Tale is a story of two knights, Arcite and Palamon, who are captured in battle and held as prisoners in a tower. Both fall in love with the same beautiful woman, Emelye, whom they see from their window, leading to a fierce rivalry between them. The tale explores themes of love, honor, and destiny, set against the backdrop of ancient Greece.
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