The Spirit of Medieval English Popular Romance (Paperback)

The Middle English popular romances enjoyed a wide appeal in later medieval Britain, and even today students of medieval literature will encounter examples of the genre, such as Sir Orfeo, Sir Tristrem, and Sir Launfal. This collection of twelve specially commissioned essays is designed to meet the need for a stimulating guide to the genre. Each essay introduces one popular romance, setting it in its literary and historical contexts, and develops an original interpretation that reveals the possibilities that popular romances offer for modern literary criticism. A substantial introduction by the editors discusses the production and transmission of popular romances in the Middle Ages, and considers the modern reception of popular romance and the interpretative challenges offered by new theoretical approaches. Accessible to advanced students of English, this book is also of interest to those working in the field of medieval studies, comparative literature, and popular culture.

General

Imprint:	Longman
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Longman Medieval and Renaissance Library
Release date:	May 2000
First published:	2000
Authors:	Ad Putter • Jane Gilbert
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	310
ISBN-13:	978-0-582-29888-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Promotions
LSN:	0-582-29888-1
Barcode:	9780582298880

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