Sir Gawayne, A Collection Of Ancient Romance Poems: By Scottish And English Authors, Relating To That Celebrated Knight Of The Round Table (1839) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166207533)

Sir Gawayne, A Collection Of Ancient Romance Poems: By Scottish And English Authors, Relating To That Celebrated Knight Of The Round Table is a book compiled by Frederic Madden and published in 1839. The book is a collection of ancient romance poems that tell the tales of Sir Gawayne, a celebrated knight of the Round Table. The poems are written by Scottish and English authors and are presented in their original language, with translations provided for readers who are not familiar with the dialects used. The book provides a fascinating insight into the medieval world of knights, chivalry, and courtly love, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of this period. Madden's introduction provides valuable context for the poems and discusses their historical and literary significance. Overall, Sir Gawayne, A Collection Of Ancient Romance Poems is a beautifully presented and informative book that is sure to delight readers with an interest in medieval literature and culture.With An Introduction, Notes, And A Glossary.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: Frederic Madden
ISBN-10: 1166207536
ISBN-13: 9781166207533
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.10d