A Guide To The Middle English Metrical Romances, Dealing With English And Germanic Legends, And With The Cycles Of Charlemagne And Of Arthur (1901) - Softcover

Billings, Anna Hunt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1164529412 ISBN 13: 9781164529415

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

""A Guide To The Middle English Metrical Romances"" is a comprehensive book written by Anna Hunt Billings in 1901. The book is a detailed guide to the Middle English metrical romances, which are a genre of medieval literature that tells stories of chivalry, love, and adventure. The book covers both English and Germanic legends, as well as the cycles of Charlemagne and Arthur. The author provides a thorough analysis of the literary elements of the metrical romances, including their structure, language, and themes. She also explores the historical and cultural contexts in which these romances were written and how they reflect the values and beliefs of medieval society. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the metrical romances. Some of the topics covered include the origins of the genre, the influence of French and Latin literature, the role of women in the romances, and the symbolism of the Arthurian legend. Overall, ""A Guide To The Middle English Metrical Romances"" is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1164529412
• ISBN 13: 9781164529415
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 262
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