King Alfred In Literature (1902)

By Louis Wardlaw Miles and Louis Wardlaw 1873- Miles

Book Overview

King Alfred In Literature (1902) is a book written by Louis Wardlaw Miles that explores the literary representations of King Alfred, the Anglo-Saxon monarch who ruled from 871 to 899. The book examines the various ways in which King Alfred has been portrayed in literature, from medieval chronicles to modern-day novels and plays. Miles provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical and cultural context in which these works were produced, as well as the different literary techniques and themes used to depict King Alfred. The book also includes a detailed bibliography of sources and references, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature and history. Overall, King Alfred In Literature offers a fascinating insight into the enduring legacy of one of England's most celebrated kings.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104137046
• ISBN13: 9781104137045
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"