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The metrical chronicle of Robert of Gloucester (Part I)

The metrical chronicle of Robert of Gloucester (Part I)

William Aldis Wright

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryBritish History

ISBN10: 935360477X
ISBN13: 9789353604776
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 30 2019
Pages: 584
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Before the chronicles of Froissart or Holinshed, there was Robert of Gloucester. Here, history sings in English. The metrical chronicle that bears his name is one of the earliest substantial works of Middle English historical verse, tracing the fortunes of Britain and the battles and kings of England in vigorous, memorable rhymed lines. Edited in the nineteenth century by distinguished scholar William Aldis Wright, this medieval historical poetry edition offers Part I of a middle english verse chronicle that gives a vivid, ground-level view of thirteenth century England and the turbulent political world of Anglo-Norman England. As a primary source history text and a cornerstone of the middle english chronicles collection, Robert of Gloucester's work reveals how medieval Britons understood their own past, from legendary origins through the shifting loyalties and civil strife that shaped medieval England political history. Long valued as a primary text for scholars and a reference for medievalists, it remains essential for anyone interested in medieval Britain history, chronicles of British history, or Anglo Norman England studies, as well as readers who simply enjoy powerful narrative poetry in the language of the time. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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