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The continuity of this film is taken from
a mid-fifteenth century iiluminated manuscript, written by Rene, Duke of Anjon.
Count of Provence and King of Naples, and
illustrated by his court painters. The story.
contemporary with Spenser's Faerie Queer
tells of the kings dream in which he saw
the human heart in its search for maturity
and a place in the community of men of
good will. The Searching Heart meets
Jealousy, Despair, Melancholy, Anger, Sloth
and Fortune, but triumphs over them in
allegiance with Life, Hope, Humility,
Honour and Fame, all depicted as persons
from the age of chivalry.