Specimens of early English metrical romances, to which is prefixed an historical introduction, on the rise and progress of romantic composition in France and England. / By George Ellis, esq., rev. by J.O. Halliwell ...

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ellis, George, 1753-1815.

Contributor:

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889.

Series:

Bohn's antiquarian library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English poetry--Middle English, 1100-1500.

English poetry.

English poetry--Middle English.

Romances, English.

Physical Description:

viii, 600 pages : color frontispiece ; 18 cm.

Edition:

A new edition, revised.

Place of Publication:

London : H. G. Bohn, 1848.

Contents:

Introduction.

Appendix to introduction: Analysis of Peter Alphonsus, Marie's Lays.

Romances relating to Arthur: Merlin, pt.1-2, Morte Arthur.

[Saxon romances]: Guy of Warwick. Sir Bevis of Hamptoun.

[Anglo-Norman romance]: Richard Coeur de Lion.

Romances relating to Charlemagne: Roland and Ferragus. Sir Otuel. Sir Ferumbras.

[Romances of oriental origin]: The seven wise masters.

[Miscellaneous romances]: Florice and Blauncheflour. Robert of Cyslle. Sir Isumbras, Sir Triamour. Lyfe of Ipomydon. Sir Egalmour of Artoys. Lay le Fraine. Sir Eger, Sir Grahame and Sir Gray-steel. Sir Degoré. Roswal and Lillian. Amys and Amylion.

OCLC:

123110970