The Early English Versions Of The Gesta Romanorum

By Sidney J. H. Herrtage

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Early English Versions of the Gesta Romanorum"" is written by Sidney J. H. Herrtage. It explores the medieval collection of moral tales known as the Gesta Romanorum and its various translations into English during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Gesta Romanorum is a Latin text that contains over 100 stories, each with a moral lesson, that were widely popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Herrtage's book focuses on the English translations of the Gesta Romanorum and provides a detailed analysis of their origins, translations, and influences on English literature. The book includes a comprehensive introduction to the Gesta Romanorum, as well as a detailed history of its translations into English. It also includes a selection of early English versions of the Gesta Romanorum, along with detailed notes and annotations to help readers understand the context and meaning of each story. This book is an important resource for scholars of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of English literature and the moral tales of the Middle Ages.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: 116295731X
• ISBN13: 9781162957319
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 596 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"