Ellis, George. Specimens of early English metrical romances : chiefly written during the early part of the fourteenth century : to which is prefixed an historical introduction, intended to illustrate the rise and progress of romantic composition in France and England

Folger bibliographic ID: 63651
Folger call number: PR2064 .E6 1805 Cage
Folger holdings ID: 65110
Accession Number: cs187

General notes

Gives "not only the general outline, but even the smallest incidents in each story" in plain prose, with passages from the originals. cf. v. 1, p. iv

Contents

1. Introduction. Appendix, no. I. Analysis of the work of Alphosus de Clericali Disciplinâ (Bibl. reg. 10. B. XII.) communicated...by Mr. Douce. Appendix, no. II Translation of the Lays of Marie [de France] Romances relating to Arthur: Merlin. Morte Arthur.--v. 2. Saxon romances: Guy of Warwick. Sir Bevis of Hamptoun. Anglo-Norman romance: Richard Coeur de Lion. Romances relating to Charlemagne: Roland and Ferragus. Sir Otuel. Sir Ferumbras.--v. 3. Romances of Oriental origin: The seven wise masters. Miscellaneous romances: Florice and Blauncheflour. Robert of Cysille. Sir Isumbras. Sir Triamour. Lyfe of Ipomydon. Sir Eglamour of Artoys. Lay le Fraine. Sir Eger, Sir Grahame, and Sir Gray-steel. Sir Degoré. Roswal and Lillian. Amys and Amylion

Extended title: Specimens of early English metrical romances : chiefly written during the early part of the fourteenth century : to which is prefixed an historical introduction, intended to illustrate the rise and progress of romantic composition in France and England / by George Ellis, esq

English poetry Romances, English

author: Ellis, George, 1753-1815