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Torrent of Portyngale

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"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.

Torrent of Portyngale, from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #35190.

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8 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter355 words
  2. 2.Introduction927 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: A. The same word is repeated in two succeeding lines; v. 456 f137 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: A. Words of the same root are alliterative. 133: Torrent, on (1)8,614 words
  1. 5.Chapter II: A. Words of the same root are alliterative. 133: Torrent, on (2)7,505 words
  2. 6.Chapter II: A. Words of the same root are alliterative. 133: Torrent, on (3)7,334 words
  3. 7.Chapter II: A. Words of the same root are alliterative. 133: Torrent, on (4)7,368 words
  4. 8.Chapter II: A. Words of the same root are alliterative. 133: Torrent, on (5)7,938 words