Layamon's Brut; Or Chronicle Of Britain V2: A Poetical Semi-Saxon Paraphrase Of The Brut Of Wace

Layamon's Brut; Or Chronicle Of Britain V2: A Poetical Semi-Saxon Paraphrase Of The Brut Of Wace is a book written by Frederic Madden. The book is a poetic semi-Saxon paraphrase of the Brut of Wace. Layamon's Brut is a medieval English poem that tells the story of Britain from its mythical origins to the Norman Conquest. The poem is based on the French work, Roman de Brut, by Wace, but Layamon adds his own unique touches to the story. The book is the second volume of the series and provides a complete translation of the poem. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature and history. The book is written in English and is accessible to readers of all levels.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.

Author: Frederic Madden
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 650
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d
ISBN: 9781163252291

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