Layamons Brut Or Chronicle Of Britain V3: A Poetical Semi-Saxon Paraphrase Of The Brut Of Wace (1847) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104097363)

Layamon's Brut or Chronicle of Britain V3 is a book that presents a poetic semi-Saxon paraphrase of the Brut of Wace. This edition of the book was published in 1847 and is a valuable piece of literature that sheds light on the history and culture of Britain. The book is a retelling of the story of Britain from the earliest times to the reign of King Arthur. It is written in a poetic style that makes it easy to read and understand. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods in British history, and each chapter is accompanied by detailed notes that provide additional information about the events and characters mentioned in the text. The author, Layamon, was a poet who lived in the 12th century and is known for his contributions to the development of the English language. This book is an important work of literature that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of Britain and is a must-read for anyone interested in British history or 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.

Author: Layamon
ISBN-10: 1104097362
ISBN-13: 9781104097363
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2009
Pages: 664
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.24lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.33d