The Most Excellent and Famous History of the Most Renowned Knight Amadis of Greece, Surnamed the Knight of the Burning Sword is a classic novel written by Amadis of Greece. The book tells the story of the heroic knight Amadis, who is known for his bravery and chivalry. As the title suggests, Amadis is from Greece and is famous for his skill with the sword, which is said to burn with a fiery passion. The novel follows Amadis as he battles various enemies and goes on quests to prove his worth as a knight. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful princess named Oriana, and the two of them face many trials and tribulations in their quest to be together. The book is a classic example of medieval romance literature, with themes of chivalry, honor, and courtly love. It has been translated into many languages and is still widely read and enjoyed today.1694. This work presents the history of Amadis of Greece, son to Lisvart of Greece and the fair Onoloria of Trebisond, representing his education in the court of King Magadan, his conquering of the defended mountain, his combat with his grandfather the Emperor Esplandian, his killing Frandalon the Cyclops, and falling in love with Lucella, daughter to Alpatracy, King of Sicily, his arrival in the Isle of Argenes, where he put an end to the enchantments of Queen Zirfea, his assisting his great-grandfather King Amadis in the island of the great Siclades, and in respect to him taking on himself the name of Amadis of Greece, together with the high and noble enterprises of his cousin Lucencio, son to the King of the Giant's Island, Etrmartes, Son to the King of Spain, and many other noble knights and gallant ladies. All no less useful than pleasant. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.