Four Middle English Romances

Sir Isumbras, Octavian, Sir Eglamour of Artois, Sir Tryamour

Edited by Harriet Hudson

Book cover: Four Middle English Romances

Extent: 218 pages

Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications

Subjects: Literary Studies, Medieval Studies

Series: TEAMS Middle English Texts Series

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(November 2006)

ISBN: 9781580441117

7.01 x 10 inches

Price: $19.95

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PDF (Published)

(November 2006)

ISBN: 9781580444361

Price: $16.00

Sir Isumbras, Octavian, Sir Eglamour of Artois, and Sir Tryamour are important works in a major literary development of the fourteenth century: the flourishing of Middle English popular romance. These four narratives were among the most popular; all survive in multiple manuscripts and continued to circulate in prints through the sixteenth century. All were composed in the northeast Midlands in the fifty years between 1325 and 1375, and they appear together in several manuscripts. The tale the romances tell-of exiled queens, orphaned children, and penitent fathers-was one of the most prevalent medieval stories. Sometimes called the Constance/Eustace legend (after two well-known pious versions), its influence can be seen in numerous romances.

Acknowledgements General Introduction Sir Isumbras Introduction Sir Isumbras Notes Octavian Introduction Octavian<, Acknowledgements
General Introduction

Sir Isumbras
Introduction
Sir Isumbras
Notes

Octavian
Introduction
Octavian
Notes

Sir Eglamour of Artois
Introduction
Sir Eglamour of Artois
Notes

Sir Tryamour
Introduction
Sir Tryamour

Notes
Glossary
Bibliography
  • Edited by Harriet Hudson