Sir Tristrem (1886) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165968268)

Sir Tristrem is a medieval romance written by Thomas of Britain in the 13th century. This edition, published in 1886, is a modern English translation by George P. McNeill. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous knight, Tristrem, who falls in love with the beautiful Isolde. However, their love is forbidden, and they must navigate a series of obstacles, including a jealous king and a treacherous knight, in order to be together. Along the way, Tristrem displays his prowess in battle, his loyalty to his friends, and his unwavering devotion to Isolde. This edition includes a detailed introduction by McNeill, which provides historical context and discusses the significance of the story in medieval literature. It also includes footnotes to explain unfamiliar terms and references. Sir Tristrem is a classic tale of chivalry, romance, and adventure, and this edition makes it accessible to modern readers.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: George P. McNeill
ISBN-10: 1165968266
ISBN-13: 9781165968268
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d