Epics And Romances Of The Middle Ages

By M.W. Macdowall, Wilhelm Wägner, Macdowall M W, et al.

Book Overview

A passage to the past, restored for readers who crave the glow of timeless European legends. Epics And Romances Of The Middle Ages invites you to step into a world of bold deeds, chivalric love, and the poetry that helped shape a continent. This volume blends a complete historical anthology with a vivid romance anthology collection, presenting medieval epic poetry and courtly love motifs in a single, accessible edition. For medieval literature students and curious readers alike, it offers a clear, enduring doorway into high medieval europe through English medieval sources, while highlighting the social and cultural currents that fed these timeless narratives. The book is more than a reprint; it is a carefully restored cultural treasure, preserving the cadence and colour of its period for today's readers and future generations. A note of literary and historical significance runs through every tale, capturing the spirit of chivalry, loyalty, and adventure that animated courts and commoners across centuries. For collectors and casual readers, the volume stands as an illustrated classics collection of remarkable charm-a complete historical archive that honours the art of historical literary translation. This is a rare instance where a classic becomes an enduring companion: a gateway to european epic narratives that continues to resonate with curiosity, scholarship, and wonder.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354842585
• ISBN13: 9789354842580
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"