Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3 (of 3) by Percy and Wheatley
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About this eBook
| Editor | Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811 |
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| Editor | Wheatley, Henry B. (Henry Benjamin), 1838-1917 |
| Title |
Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3 (of 3) Consisting of Old Heroic Ballads, Songs and Other Pieces of Our Earlier Poets Together With Some Few of Later Date |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Reliques of Ancient English Poetry, Volume 3" by Thomas Percy, D.D., and edited by Henry B. Wheatley is a collection of old heroic ballads and poems dating from the medieval period to the late 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on romantic subjects, concluding the anthology with themes that revolve around legendary figures like King Arthur and his knights. Readers can expect to explore the rich tapestry of early English poetry, capturing the culture and nuances of the time through these lyrical narratives. The opening of this volume features an introduction to the poems centered on King Arthur. It begins with the poem "The Boy and the Mantle," which presents a story reflecting the testing of fidelity through magical trials, a common element in Arthurian tales. This is followed by references to various characters, including Queen Guenever and knights of the Round Table, setting the stage for a series of poetic explorations that delve into themes of honor, love, and betrayal. Overall, the beginning establishes a framework for appreciating the blend of historical lore and poetic tradition that underscores Percy's collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 |
| Subject | Ballads, English -- Texts |
| Subject | Romances, English -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Minstrels |
| Subject | English language -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45941 |
| Release Date | Jun 11, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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