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The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf (Hardcover)

de Gerald Morris (Author)
5.0étoiles sur 5  Voir tous les commentaires (24 évaluations de client)
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Grade 6-9-A rollicking treatment of a lesser-known episode from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur. Teenaged Lady Lynet sets out for Camelot, looking for a champion to free her family's castle from the siege of an evil knight. Along the way, she befriends several mysterious companions, none of whom is exactly as he or she first appears. Scattered throughout Lynet's saga are droll, unusually modern portrayals of many familiar Arthurian characters. The heroine, nicknamed the Savage Damsel, is a take-charge kind of gal. Noble Sir Gareth appears as a "clothheaded ninny," whose turbocharged sense of honor forces him into an unnecessary duel with every knight he stumbles across, and brave Sir Lancelot has burned out on chivalry and admits he has become a media creation. The novel is also enjoyable for its good-natured spoofing of the conventions of its medieval setting. Knights of the Round Table avoid any tournament where the prize is a lady's hand in marriage, figuring there must be something wrong with her. Characters poke fun at one another's lofty, Maloryesque language. Also, some of the most courageous knights are shown to be none too bright, which explains why they risk their lives so readily. Although the story lacks the majesty of other tales closer to the heart of the Arthurian legend, it is great fun and will be enjoyed by fans of the genre.
Beth Wright, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, VT
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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A perfectly delicious, not entirely serious, reimagining of part of Thomas Mallory's Le Morte d'Arthur. Sixteen-year-old Lady Lynet, younger sister of the beautiful, shallow Lyonesse, is tired of watching the Red Knight slaughter Lyonesse's suitors and stealthily rides to Camelot to ask King Arthur to send a knight to defeat Red. She's worried, though, because her father died opposing Arthur. She's aided by a dwarf she meets along the way, a polite, knowledgeable fellow, who helps her navigate the paths to Camelot, joining her and the kitchen knave Beaumains--or is Beaumains really someone else? As they travel, Lynet sees a lot of knights fighting, learns that appearances can be deceiving, and finds true love. There's a lot of commentary about the foolishness of men--certainly this gaggle of knights offers much to giggle at--and Lynet's directness contrasts strongly with her sister's simper and whine. Lancelot, Gawain, and Morgan Le Fay make cameo appearances, but no previous knowledge of Arthurian legend is required to enjoy this sweetly amusing tale. GraceAnne A. DeCandido
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5.0étoiles sur 5 The Savage Damsel, Mai 2 2004
Par blindmouse (Melbourne, Australia) - Voir tous mes commentaires
I love this book. I really, really love this book - there's something about the understated humour which appeals to me more than almost anything I've ever come across. I won't write a plot overview, since the other reviews have already done that, I only wanted to add my approval. By far the best of the Morris books (although I haven't read Dinidan or the Princess and Crone - if only he was in print in Australia). I'm almost sick with laughter every time I read the Knight of the Rose scene.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 YES!, Avril 26 2004
This is probably one of my most favorite Arthurian times novels. Read it. Trust me.

That being said, how about I break into the review?

This is about a free-spirited young lady named Lynet *cough* go, girl power! *cough* that gets fed up with her beautiful, yet stupid, sister and her uncle and decides to travel to Camelot to get a knight to challenge the knight that's besieging her family's castle, trying to win her sister's heart.

On her way there, she meets up with a dwarf. The dwarf is a pretty nice guy... he leads her to Camelot and then disappears. (Don't worry though- he'll come into play later.)

Since her father had acted in a war against Arthur before, she decided to come anonymous into the court. Being anonymous, she couldn't get any proper knight... just a poor, lowly serving boy who is actually a knight in disguise.

Yada yada, she falls in love with the guy (she calls him Beaumains) and she meets up with Roger, the little dwarf man, again. Beaumains is valiant, defeats a lot of knights, gets wounded, and is tended by his loving nurse, Lynet.

They travel to the castle to rescue Lyonesse (Lynet's beautiful sister) and, unfortuantely, Mr. Beau falls in love with her. Yup- turns out he's a womanizer who falls in love with anyone with a pretty face. *Sob, sob*. Poor Lynet.

BUT- ALL IS NOT YET LOST. Remember Mr. Dwarf-Man? Turns out he's-

And that's where I leave off. If you want to find out what happens, then you gosh well better read it. You won't be sorry!

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Gerald Morris ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!, Avril 21 2004
Par Lizzie (Sunnyville, AK USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This is my favorite book of all time. One of Gerald Morris's best books it is a definite good read. A story full of humor anyone who loves reading Camelot stories should read this book. It's a book that all ages should read.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 You have to read this one
When I first picked this book up I was a little wary about whether or not it was a book for me. I had picked it up several times before but always put it back, but this time I... Read more
Publié le Aoû 21 2003 par Carkilee

5.0étoiles sur 5 One of the greatest authors....EVER!
The Savage Damsel and the Dwarf is a humorous tale of love, character, and questing set around King Arthur's court. Read more
Publié le Juil 18 2003 par Abby

5.0étoiles sur 5 A reeeeaaaaally, reeeeeaaaally great book!!!!!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 a small comic masterpiece
First-rate irony and role reversals here, offering a voice to the marginalized figures of Arthurian romance: damsels seeking aid and the dwarves who sometimes accompany them (cf... Read more
Publié le Janv. 7 2003

5.0étoiles sur 5 One of my favorite books!
I rarely read a book this good. I have checked it out from the library so many times that I have lost count! Read more
Publié le Sep 7 2002 par arwenkenobi

5.0étoiles sur 5 FUNNY, VEEEEERY FUNNY :)
I think I've probably read this book about twenty times by now, and I'm still not sick of it. If you (the reader of this review) have ever read any other Arthurian stuff, and are... Read more
Publié le Juil 30 2002

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In this book, some charactors are not who they seem. People say they are someone they are not. But at the end of the book you find out who everyone is. Read more
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Down-to-earth YA fantasy drenched in good humor
I don't normally like YA fantasy (anymore...I used to love it, when I was a YA), but this book was absolutely delightful. Read more
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5.0étoiles sur 5 ...laugh - out - loud ride...
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