Humour Quote by Bernard Cornwell
““The first stone, thrown by Hellgiver, crashed through the roof of a dyer's house close to St Brieuc's church and took off the heads of an English man-at-arms and the dyer's wife. A joke went through the garrison that the two bodies were so crushed together by the boulder that they would go on coupling throughout eternity.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Kingdom, 2004 (historical fiction)
A vivid, darkly humorous tale of a tragic accident that becomes a legend, showing how folklore can arise from gruesome events.
In simple terms: A gruesome accident turns into a lasting legend.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how stories can distort reality over time.
Themes
history
folklore
dark humor
Mood
dark
ironic
Type
historical
folklore
When to use this quote
- historical novel
- storytelling
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
mythmaking
war
medieval life
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this legend reveal about medieval attitudes toward death?
- How do such stories shape collective memory?
A Different Perspective
Legend may oversimplify complex events.
