Legends And Satires From Medieval Literature

By Martha Hale Shackford

Book Overview

Legends and Satires from Medieval Literature is a book by Martha Hale Shackford that offers a collection of stories and poems from the medieval period. The book includes legends and satires from various countries in Europe, including England, France, Germany, and Italy. The tales are translated into modern English and provide a glimpse into the culture and beliefs of the people during the Middle Ages. The legends are stories of heroes, saints, and mythical creatures, while the satires are humorous and critical commentaries on society and politics. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical context and background information on the stories. Legends and Satires from Medieval Literature is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval literature, history, and culture.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: 1430458356
• ISBN13: 9781430458357
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"