Aladore

"Aladore" by Sir Henry Newbolt is a fantasy novel that tells the story of Ywain, a knight who becomes bored with his administrative duties and goes on a pilgrimage to find his heart's desire. His journey leads him to the city of Paladore, where he meets a half-fae enchantress named Aithne. The novel is an allegorical tale that was first published in 1914 in Britain and a year later in the United States. It was later revived in 1975 as the fifth volume in the Newcastle Forgot series. If you are a fan of fantasy and allegorical tales, "Aladore" is definitely worth checking out."