Legends And Satires From Medieval Literature

by Martha Hale Shackford

Book Overview

Legends And Satires From Medieval Literature is a book written by Martha Hale Shackford that explores various medieval tales and satires. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on legends and the second on satires. The legends section includes stories such as Beowulf, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Robin Hood. The satires section includes tales such as Reynard the Fox and The Canterbury Tales. Shackford provides an introduction to each story, explaining its historical context and significance. The book is aimed at readers interested in medieval literature and provides an insightful look into the legends and satires of the time.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: 116308655X
• ISBN13: 9781163086551
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"