The Lambeth Version Of Havelok (1900)

By Edward Kirby Putnam

Book Overview

The Lambeth Version of Havelok is a book written by Edward Kirby Putnam in 1900. The book is a translation of a medieval English romance called Havelok the Dane, which tells the story of a young Danish prince named Havelok who is forced to flee his homeland after his father is killed by his enemies. Havelok ends up in England, where he becomes a servant in the household of a fisherman named Grim. Despite his lowly status, Havelok proves himself to be a brave and skilled warrior, and eventually becomes king of England. The Lambeth Version of Havelok is considered to be one of the most important and influential works of medieval English literature, and is still widely read and studied today.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: 1120894816
• ISBN13: 9781120894816
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"