The Tale of Balen

"The Tale of Balen" by Algernon Charles Swinburne

Algernon Charles Swinburne was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic. In this book, he weaves the epic tale in verse of Balen. Through vivid wordplay, he creates a romantic and poetic tale that sucks readers into an adventure full of royalty, knights and adventures. Written an English that is still easy to understand to this day, this story is a favorite even among modern readers.