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Epic and Romance: Essays on Medieval Literature

by W. P. Ker

Level C1 · AdvancedRomanceHistoricalPoetry17 chapters
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About this book

Explore the rich tapestry of medieval narrative literature through insightful essays that illuminate epic poetry, romances, and ballads, revealing the intricate connections and cultural contexts of these timeless stories.

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Contents

17 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02PREFACE
03POSTSCRIPT
04INTRODUCTION
05CHAPTER II
06CHAPTER III
07CHAPTER IV
08CHAPTER V
09INTRODUCTION
10THE TEUTONIC EPIC
11THE ICELANDIC SAGAS
12THE OLD FRENCH EPIC

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