The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

10.5 - Spend the Day With a Knight

March 31 is Hug a Medievalist Day- a day to celebrate Medieval Studies. Read a book set during or about medieval times. For the purposes of this task, medieval times will be defined as the 5th through the 16th century (400 AD–1600 AD). Books with parallel timelines work as long as at least 50% of the book is set during the medieval period. Nonfiction works.
Some suggestions may be found here: Historical Novels - Medieval
Required: If the time setting is not evident on the book's main page include a reference.

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Would this be acceptable?

Beowulf, set in 6th-century Scandinavia per Wikipedia

Aprilleigh wrote: "Would this be acceptable?

Beowulf, set in 6th-century Scandinavia per Wikipedia"

yes

Just want to confirm that this will work Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait. Anne of Cleves was married to Henry VIII in 1540 and died in 1557 so I feel like it fits the parameters of the challenge, but the book is long enough that I want to have someone confirm before I dive in!

Thanks!!

Meagan wrote: "Just want to confirm that this will work Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait. Anne of Cleves was married to Henry VIII in 1540 and died in 1557 so I feel like it fits the pa..."

Yes, please include the date info when you post.

Dlmrose wrote: "Meagan wrote: "Just want to confirm that this will work Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait. Anne of Cleves was married to Henry VIII in 1540 and died in 1557 so I feel like..."

Will do!! Thanks!

Could you please note:
The White Princess

Its about Elizabeth of York

Elizabeth of York (11 February 1466 – 11 February 1503) was Queen of England from her marriage to King Henry VII on 18 January 1486 until her death

Inge (Inge1990) wrote: "Could you please note:
The White Princess

Its about Elizabeth of York

Elizabeth of York (11 February 1466 – 11 February 1503) was Queen of England from her marriage to King Henry ..."

Yes, please include the date info when you post.

checking to see if this can be approved. its set in the Arthurian era Seven Endless Forests

JennRenee wrote: "checking to see if this can be approved. its set in the Arthurian era Seven Endless Forests"

It is a retelling in a fantasy setting- You'll need to provide a reference that establishes the date.

One Thousand and One Nights. The original stories first originated between 600 and 900CE like it says here (https://www.learner.org/series/invita...)
Is it acceptable?

I have a goal of reading all the Newberry Award winners. Would The Midwife's Apprentice work for this, or no because of the MPG of Childrens?

Kim wrote: "I have a goal of reading all the Newberry Award winners. Would The Midwife's Apprentice work for this, or no because of the MPG of Childrens?"

OK, I found the answer to this - it meets the MG and the BL, but not the AR points.

Yvonne wrote: "One Thousand and One Nights. The original stories first originated between 600 and 900CE like it says here (https://www.learner.org/series/invita......"

Yes, Include the reference when you post.

Dlmrose wrote: "Yes, Include the reference when you post"
I will, thank you!

Could you advise on The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok, please? It's 9th century, but only 122 pages.

Kim wrote: "Could you advise on The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok, please? It's 9th century, but only 122 pages."

Yes, it looks to be set within the date range.

Dlmrose wrote: "Kim wrote: "Could you advise on The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok, please? It's 9th century, but only 122 pages."

Yes, it looks to be set within the date range."

Thank you, I wasn't sure if there was a minimum page requirement.

Would Forever Hold His Peace by acceptable? It's set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) but doesn't give an exact date. In the first book of the series The Actor and the Earl the main character is referred to as an Elizabethan actor in the book description.

Shelby wrote: "Would Forever Hold His Peace by acceptable? It's set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) but doesn't give an exact date. In the first book of the series "

It does not look like it works.
From The Actor and the Earl - "in the four years....win a part in The Comedy of Errors
The Comedy of Errors was written in 1594-95. And it references Much Ado About Nothing written in 1599.
There's nothing linking the book's performances to the premieres from what I can see. This looks like the book was set after 1600. If you can find a specific reference that might change things.

Dlmrose wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Would Forever Hold His Peace by acceptable? It's set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) but doesn't give an exact date. In the first book of the series "..."

Thanks. It was worth a shot since the book never firmly establishes time anywhere. At least not in a simple here's your date sort of way. Had to read it for another challenge and then thought, ooooh maybe. :)

I also want to use a book set in 'King Arthur's time'. Specifically A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

The time period is medieval but, as King Arthur probably never existed I want to check that it won't be disallowed if I post it. The time period for King Arthur (real or not) is somewhere around the 5th or 6th century.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ar...
https://www.biography.com/military-fi...

Nicola wrote: "I also want to use a book set in 'King Arthur's time'. Specifically A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

The time period is medieval but, as King Arthur probably never existe..."

yes, it works
Historically, this exterior frame is set in nineteenth century England. The bulk of the novel, however, takes place in the historic Camelot of the sixth century

I read Iris Murdoch's The Three Arrows https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

which is a play and at the beginning it simply states that it is set in medieval Japan...but no date. Will that work?

Ed wrote: "I read Iris Murdoch's The Three Arrows https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

which is a play and at the beginning it simply states that it is set in medieval Japan...but no..."

You will need to find something to support the time period. The samurai era in Japan was about 1185-1868.