The King and Commoner Tradition: Carnivalesque Politics in Medieval and Early Modern Literature

by Mark Truesdale

King and Commoner tales were hugely popular across the late medieval and early modern periods, their cultural influence extending from Robin Hood ballads to Shakespearean national histories. This study represents the first detailed exploration of this rich and fascinating literary tradition, tracing its development across deeply politicized fifteenth-century comic tales and early modern ballads.

The medieval King and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367593238
• ISBN13: 9780367593230
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"