The Early English Metrical Romances Or Perceval, Isumbras, Eglamour And Degrevant (1838)

By J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps and James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps

Book Overview

The Early English Metrical Romances Or Perceval, Isumbras, Eglamour And Degrevant is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1838. It is a collection of four medieval romances that were popular in England during the Middle Ages. The romances included in the book are ""Perceval"", ""Isumbras"", ""Eglamour"", and ""Degrevant"". ""Perceval"" tells the story of a young knight who sets out on a quest to become a great warrior and ultimately achieves his goal by obtaining the Holy Grail. ""Isumbras"" follows the adventures of a knight who, after losing everything, embarks on a journey of redemption and spiritual growth. ""Eglamour"" is the tale of a brave knight who must rescue his lady love from a wicked sorcerer. Lastly, ""Degrevant"" is the story of a knight who falls in love with a princess and must fight to win her hand in marriage.The book is written in the form of metrical verse, which was common in medieval literature. Halliwell provides an introduction to each romance, giving historical context and background information on the stories. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and the development of the romance genre in English literature.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: 1164036815
• ISBN13: 9781164036814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"