Captivating variations on Arthurian myths and other stories of magic and mystery appear in this collection of the best works of the Middle Ages' greatest female author. Two additional famous medieval romances, "A Story of Beyond the Sea" and "The Chatelaine of Vergi," are also featured. Unabridged republication of the Eugene Mason translation as published by J. M. Dent & Sons, Ltd., London, 1911.
The Song of Roland by Anonymous First and greatest French epic, this 11th-century tale of romance and heroism recounts the adventures of the warrior Roland, nephew of Charlemagne and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. A poetic story of valor, betrayal, and revenge.
A Middle English Reader and Vocabulary by Kenneth Sisam, J. R. R. Tolkien This highly-respected anthology of medieval English literature features poetry, prose and popular tales from Arthurian legend and classical mythology. Includes notes on each extract, appendices, and an extensive glossary by J. R. R. Tolkien.
