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Chapter 1
Epigraph
The epigraph presents a brief verse in Old Occitan, praising the young Manuel as the most valiant of the worthy in the world, setting a tone of admiration and legendary stature for the protagonist.
Chapter 2
Dedication
The author dedicates the history of a champion to six gallant champions, acknowledging debts to them collectively and individually.
Chapter 3
A Foreword
The foreword dedicates the book to Sinclair Lewis and sets a tone of seeking serious matters through play.
Chapter 4
I
The author addresses Lewis, noting the curious absence of Dom Manuel as a central figure in the Key to the Popular Tales of Poictesme, and announces this book as an attempt to provide a connected narrative of Manuel's legends, edited for a wholesome and optimistic tone suitable for American readers.
Chapter 5
II
The chapter discusses the historical and legendary blending of Dom Manuel's identity, comparing him to mythical figures like Rudra and Siegfried, and debating his reality as a symbol of Poictesme's genius.

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