The Spirit of Medieval English Popular Romance

by Ad Putter and Jane Gilbert

Book Overview

The Middle English popular romances enjoyed a wide appeal in later medieval Britain, and even today students of medieval literature will encounter examples of the genre, such as Sir Orfeo, Sir Tristrem, and Sir Launfal. This collection of twelve specially commissioned essays is designed to meet the need for a stimulating guide to the genre. Each essay introduces one popular romance, setting it in its literary and historical contexts, and develops...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582298881
• ISBN13: 9780582298880
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"