The Squire Of Low Degree: A Middle English Metrical Romance

Book Overview

The Squire of Low Degree is a Middle English metrical romance, written by an unknown author in the late 15th century. This edition, edited by William Edward Mead, provides a modernized version of the text. The story follows the adventures of a young squire who falls in love with a princess and sets out to win her hand in marriage. Along the way, he faces a series of challenges and battles, including a dragon, a giant, and a wicked sorcerer. The narrative is rich in medieval imagery and themes, including chivalry, courtly love, and the supernatural. The Squire of Low Degree is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval romance, and is sure to delight readers interested in 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: 1432500570
• ISBN13: 9781432500573
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"