Thornton Romances: The Early English Metrical Romances of Perceval, Isumbras, Eglamour, and Degrevan

"The Thornton Romances" presents four Middle English metrical romances: "Perceval," "Isumbras," "Eglamour," and "Degrevant." Collected from manuscripts at Lincoln and Cambridge, these texts offer a valuable glimpse into the literary tastes and cultural values of medieval England. Edited by J. O. Halliwell-Phillipps, this volume makes these relatively obscure works accessible to a wider audience.

These romances, filled with knights, quests, and magical encounters, reflect the enduring appeal of Arthurian legends and other popular narratives. They provide important insights into the development of English literature and the transmission of cultural traditions. Students and scholars of medieval literature, folklore, and Arthurian studies will find this collection to be an invaluable resource.

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