The Lay Of Havelok, The Dane

By Walter W. Skeat

Book Overview

The Lay of Havelok, The Dane is a medieval poem written in Middle English that tells the story of a young prince named Havelok who is forced to flee his homeland after his father is killed by a rival king. Havelok is taken in by a fisherman and his wife and grows up as a humble servant in their household. However, he eventually discovers his true identity and sets out to reclaim his throne.The poem is notable for its portrayal of Havelok as a hero who is both brave and compassionate, as well as for its depiction of medieval society and culture. It also contains elements of romance and supernatural elements, such as the appearance of a mysterious figure known as the ""White Lady.""This edition of The Lay of Havelok, The Dane is edited by Walter William Skeat, a renowned scholar of Middle English literature. It includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the language and historical context of the poem.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: 1163233919
• ISBN13: 9781163233917
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"