Sir Tristrem (1886)

Book Overview

Sir Tristrem is a medieval romance poem that was originally composed in Middle English. This particular edition, published in 1886, is a modern English translation by George P. McNeill. The story follows the adventures of Sir Tristrem, a knight of the Round Table who falls in love with the beautiful Isolde. However, their love is forbidden, and they must navigate a complex web of political intrigue, treachery, and magic in order to be together. Along the way, Sir Tristrem battles fierce enemies, including a giant and a dragon, and proves himself to be a skilled and courageous knight. The poem is notable for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and culture, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, honor, and loyalty. This edition includes detailed notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the poem, as well as its literary significance.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: 1104655314
• ISBN13: 9781104655310
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"