Nine Medieval Romances of Magic (Paperback)

Marijane Osborn

ISBN 10: 1551119978 / ISBN 13: 9781551119977

Published by Broadview Press Ltd, Peterborough, 2010

About this Item

Paperback. In this book, Marijane Osborn translates into modern English nine lively medieval verse romances, in a form that both reflects the original and makes the romances inviting to a modern audience. All nine tales contain elements of magic: shapeshifters, powerful fairies, trees that are portals to another world, and enchanted clothing and armor. Many of the tales also feature powerful women characters, while others include representations of Saracens. The tales address issues of enduring interest and concern, and also address sexuality, agency, and identity formation in unexpected ways. Marijane Osborn translates into modern English nine lively medieval verse romances, in a form that both reflects theoriginal and makes them inviting to a modern audience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nine Medieval Romances of Magic (Paperback)
• Publisher: Broadview Press Ltd, Peterborough
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1551119978
• ISBN 13: 9781551119977
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In this book, Marijane Osborn translates into modern English nine lively medieval verse romances, in a form that both reflects the original and makes the romances inviting to a modern audience. All nine tales contain elements of magic: shapeshifters, powerful fairies, trees that are portals to another world, and enchanted clothing and armor. Many of the tales also feature powerful women characters, while others include representations of “Saracens.” The tales address issues of enduring interest and concern, and also address sexuality, agency, and identity formation in unexpected ways.

About the Author

Marijane Osborn is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of California, Davis. A poet, she is also a widely published scholar and translator of Old and Middle English literature.