Early English Prose Romances V3, Helyas, Doctor Faustus, Second Report Of Doctor Faustus: With Bibliographical And Historical Introductions (1858) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164626268)

Early English Prose Romances V3 is a book written by William John Thoms and published in 1858. This book is a collection of three early English prose romances, namely Helyas, Doctor Faustus, and Second Report of Doctor Faustus. The book includes bibliographical and historical introductions to each of the romances.Helyas is a romance about a knight who embarks on a journey to find the Holy Grail. Along the way, he faces many challenges and meets various characters, including a wise hermit who guides him on his quest.Doctor Faustus is a well-known story about a scholar who makes a deal with the devil in exchange for unlimited knowledge and power. The Second Report of Doctor Faustus is a continuation of the story, in which Faustus faces the consequences of his deal with the devil.Thoms provides historical and bibliographical context for each of the romances, giving readers a deeper understanding of their significance and their place in English literature. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early English prose romances and their historical context.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.

Author: William John Thoms
ISBN-10: 1164626264
ISBN-13: 9781164626268
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 420
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d