The King of Tars

Edited by John H. Chandler

Book cover: The King of Tars

Extent: 114 pages

Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications

Subjects: Literary Studies, Medieval Studies

Series: TEAMS Middle English Texts Series

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(September 2015)

ISBN: 9781580442046

8.27 x 10.24 inches

Price: $14.95

In stock

PDF (Published)

(September 2015)

ISBN: 9781580442381

Price: $12.00

The King of Tars, an early Middle English romance (ca. 1330 or earlier), emphasizes ideas about race, gender, and religion. A short poem, its purpose is to celebrate the power of Christianity, and yet it defies classification.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
The King of Tars
Explanatory Notes
Textual Notes
Appendix: Variant Readings from the Vernon Manuscript
Bibliography
Glossary

  • Edited by John H. Chandler