The Old English Version Of Partonope Of Blois (1862)

Book Overview

The Old English Version of Partonope of Blois is a book written by William Edward Buckley and published in 1862. It is a translation of the medieval romance Partonopeus de Blois, which tells the story of a knight named Partonopeus who falls in love with a woman named Melior. The book is written in Old English, which was the language spoken in England between the 5th and 11th centuries. The translation aims to bring the medieval tale to a wider audience and preserve the language and culture of the time. The book includes an introduction by the author, as well as notes and glossaries to help readers understand the language and context of the story. Overall, The Old English Version of Partonope of Blois is a valuable resource for scholars of medieval literature and anyone interested in the history of the English language.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: 1104318288
• ISBN13: 9781104318284
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"