The Lay of Havelok the Dane : Composed in the Reign of Edward I, About A. D. 1280; Formerly Edited by Sir F. Madden for the Roxburghe Club, and Now Re-Edited From the Unique Ms. Laud Misc; 108, in the Dodleian Library, Oxford (Cla

Walter W. Skeat

ISBN 10: 1331904862 / ISBN 13: 9781331904861

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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• Title: The Lay of Havelok the Dane : Composed in the Reign of Edward I, About A. D. 1280; Formerly Edited by Sir F. Madden for the Roxburghe Club, and Now Re-Edited From the Unique Ms. Laud Misc; 108, in the Dodleian Library, Oxford (Cla
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331904862
• ISBN 13: 9781331904861
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
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Synopsis

This book explores the story of King Havelok, a Danish prince who reigned as King of England in the 13th century. The story itself originates from a British lay, which was written down in its present form between 1275 and 1280. The author of this book thoroughly explores the versions of the story that we have, including a French version and an abridged version by Geffrei Gaimar. The author also looks at the story's connection to several historical sources and traditions and shows how the story is a fascinating and unique part of British literary history.