Rules for a Knight
A letter from a father
Published on 12. November 2015
192 pages
978-1-4735-3633-3 (ISBN)
Description
'A guide for living an upright and noble life' The New Yorker
'An easy and endearing read' Publishers Weekly
'Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.'
On the eve of a battle from which he fears he may not return, Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke writes a letter to his children so that he may pass on his-hard won lessons on knighthood.
Drawing on philosophy and the great writings of our time, the letter provides instructions on living a life full of adventure, inspiration and, most importantly, love.
Rules for a Knight is a beautiful fable by Ethan Hawke.
'Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline' Metro
'An easy and endearing read' Publishers Weekly
'Never announce you are a Knight, simply behave as one. You are better than no one, and no one is better than you.'
On the eve of a battle from which he fears he may not return, Sir Thomas Lemuel Hawke writes a letter to his children so that he may pass on his-hard won lessons on knighthood.
Drawing on philosophy and the great writings of our time, the letter provides instructions on living a life full of adventure, inspiration and, most importantly, love.
Rules for a Knight is a beautiful fable by Ethan Hawke.
'Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline' Metro
Reviews / Votes
A heartwarming, medieval tale on ethics . . . an easy and endearing read * Publishers Weekly * Witty, wise, and ringing with emotional authenticity, Hawke's words blend pragmatism and romance without ever slipping into sanctimony or self-importance - the effect is powerful, enduring and deeply moving * Kirkus Review * A guide for living an upright and noble life * The New Yorker * Philosophy lovers will enjoy the Eastern and Western philosophical musings, but everyone will enjoy the touching storyline * Metro * Hawke's book of wisdom declaring life to be a gift should be pondered * Booklist * Entertaining and insightful * The Buffalo News * A deliciously digestible read. . . . Read this book. You'll be reminded of just how powerful simple gestures can be when they're fueled by passion and purpose * The Free Lance-Star * This book helps to reflect on how you act and what you wish to achieve in life * CONNECT *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cornerstone
File size
2,41 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4735-3633-3 (9781473536333)
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Additional editions
Book
10/2022
Penguin (Cornerstone)
€13.50
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Person
A four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting, ETHAN HAWKE has starred in the films Dead Poets Society, Reality Bites, Gattaca and Training Day, as well as Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise trilogy and Boyhood. He is the author of Rules for a Knight, The Hottest State, Ash Wednesday and A Bright Ray of Darkness. He lives in Brooklyn with his four children and his wife.
