Popular Epics Of The Middle Ages V1: Of The Norse-German And Carlovingian Cycles (1865) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437144444)

""Popular Epics of the Middle Ages V1: Of the Norse-German and Carlovingian Cycles"" is a literary work written by John Malcolm Ludlow in 1865. The book is a compilation of popular epic poems from the Middle Ages, specifically those from the Norse-German and Carlovingian cycles. The Norse-German cycle includes stories of legendary heroes such as Sigurd, Beowulf, and Gudrun, while the Carlovingian cycle features tales of Charlemagne and his knights. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the themes, characters, and historical contexts of each epic poem. It also includes translations of the poems from their original languages, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the original texts. Ludlow's work is an important contribution to the study of medieval literature and culture. It showcases the rich storytelling traditions of the Middle Ages and provides insight into the values and beliefs of the people who created these epic poems. Overall, ""Popular Epics of the Middle Ages V1: Of the Norse-German and Carlovingian Cycles"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval literature or cultural history.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: John Malcolm Ludlow
ISBN-10: 1437144446
ISBN-13: 9781437144444
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d