Romance, Vision And Satire: English Alliterative Poems Of The Fourteenth Century

Romance, Vision and Satire: English Alliterative Poems of the Fourteenth Century is a book written by Jessie L. Weston. The book is a collection of poems from the 14th century that showcase the three main genres of medieval literature: romance, vision, and satire. The poems are written in the alliterative style, which was popular during the Middle Ages. The book includes a detailed introduction by Weston that provides historical context and explains the literary conventions of the time. The introduction also discusses the themes and motifs that are present in the poems, such as chivalry, courtly love, and religious allegory. The collection includes some of the most famous poems from the 14th century, such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Piers Plowman. These poems are considered to be some of the finest examples of medieval literature and are still studied and appreciated today. Overall, Romance, Vision and Satire: English Alliterative Poems of the Fourteenth Century is an essential read for anyone interested in medieval literature, history, or culture. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary world of the Middle Ages and showcases some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking poetry from that era.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.