The Old English Version Of Partonope Of Blois

Book Overview

The Old English Version of Partonope of Blois is a book written by William Edward Buckley in 1862. The book is a translation of the medieval French romance Partonopeus de Blois, which tells the story of a knight named Partonopeus who falls in love with a lady named Melior. The book is written in Old English, which was the language spoken in England from the 5th to the 11th century. The translation provides readers with an insight into the language and literature of the time period, as well as the cultural and social values of medieval society. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of the English language.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: 1165610345
• ISBN13: 9781165610341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"