The Romance Of Guy Of Warwick: The Second Or Fifteenth Century Version (1875)

By Julius Zupitza and Julius 1844-1895 Zupitza

Book Overview

The Romance of Guy of Warwick is a book that was first published in 1875 by Julius Zupitza. This book is a version of the popular medieval tale of Guy of Warwick, a legendary hero who was said to have lived during the time of King Arthur. The story follows Guy's journey from a humble squire to a brave knight who goes on a series of adventures and battles to win the love of his lady, Felice. This particular version of the story is known as the Second or Fifteenth Century Version, which means that it was written in the 15th century, but is based on an earlier version from the 13th century. Zupitza's edition includes a modern English translation of the original Middle English text, as well as extensive notes and commentary that provide historical and literary context for the story. The Romance of Guy of Warwick is a classic tale of chivalry, love, and adventure that has been popular for centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature, Arthurian legends, or the history of 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: 1164047280
• ISBN13: 9781164047285
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"