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The Thornton Romances
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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryBritish History
ISBN13: 9781023609678
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 370
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Thornton Romances: The Early English Metrical Romances presents a collection of significant Middle English romances, meticulously compiled and edited by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps. This volume offers a valuable glimpse into the literary tastes and cultural values of medieval England, showcasing tales of knights, magic, and courtly love.
Featuring texts derived from the renowned Thornton Manuscript, this edition makes these important works accessible to scholars and enthusiasts alike. Readers will encounter narratives filled with adventure, moral lessons, and the rich linguistic tapestry of the era. This collection provides essential resources for those studying medieval literature, history, and the development of the English language.
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