Amadis of Gaul is a classic medieval romance novel that tells the story of the eponymous hero, Amadis, a knight who embarks on a series of adventures and battles to protect his kingdom and win the love of his lady, Oriana. Originally written in the 14th century by Vasco de Lobeira, the novel has been translated into many languages and is considered one of the most influential works of chivalric literature. This edition, published in 1872, is the first volume in a series and includes a preface and introduction by the editor, as well as footnotes to provide historical and cultural context for modern readers. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, romance, and chivalry.In Three Volumes.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.