William Caxton’s “Paris and Vienne” and “Blanchardyn and Eglantine”

Edited by Harriet Hudson

Book cover: William Caxton’s “Paris and Vienne” and “Blanchardyn and Eglantine”

Paperback (Published)

(August 2023)

ISBN: 9781580445559

8.27 x 10.24 inches

Price: $34.95

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Hardback (Published)

(June 2023)

ISBN: 9781580445566

Price: $109.00

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PDF (Published)

(June 2023)

ISBN: 9781580445573

Price: $28.00

Edition of two romances translated and printed by William Caxton: Paris and Vienne and Blanchardyn and Eglantine.


Blanchardyn and Eglantine and Paris and Vienne were last edited in 1890 and 1957, respectively. The proposed edition incorporates recent scholarship and criticism, including new critical editions of French texts closely related to Caxton’s sources for both romances. Other relevant scholarly traditions include: studies of the two romances and late medieval romance in England and France; gender studies, especially the role of women in these narratives; scholarship relating to the owners and readers of Caxton’s romances and associated manuscripts; studies of courtesy literature and its relationship to romance; and scholarship on Caxton, his career, publications, prose style, and language.

Introduction to the Volume

Introduction to Paris and Vienne

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Paris and Vienne

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes 

Introduction to Blanchardyn and Eglantine

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Caxton’s Dedication

Table of Chapters 

Blanchardyn and Eglantine

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes

Bibliography

Glossary

  • Edited by Harriet Hudson