A Dissertation On Romance And Minstrelsy: To Which Is Appended The Ancient Metrical Romance Of Ywaine And Gawin

By Joseph Ritson

Book Overview

A Dissertation On Romance And Minstrelsy: To Which Is Appended The Ancient Metrical Romance Of Ywaine And Gawin (1891) is a literary work by Joseph Ritson. The book is a study of the history and development of romance and minstrelsy in medieval Europe. It explores the origins of these literary forms, their evolution over time, and their impact on the culture and society of the period. The book also includes an appendix that features the ancient metrical romance of Ywaine and Gawin, a classic tale of chivalry and adventure that was popular in medieval England. Overall, A Dissertation On Romance And Minstrelsy is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and culture, and an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of European storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164089617
• ISBN13: 9781164089612
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"