Guy Warwick by Todd William Editor (7 results)

174pp. large 8vo Black & white illustrations & facsimiles. Gray cloth. Edited from Caroline Clive's 1821 translation of the French 'Regnault' edition of 1525. Ex-library, very light cover wear: NF no dj.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. (NA) A very nice copy in a protected dust wrapper "The story of Sir Guy, once as familiar as the tales of King Arthur, is now largely forgotten. Originally composed about 1240 A.D., this heroic romance early circulated in countless manuscripts, first in poetic, then in expanded prose form. Later, in 1525, the extended version was printed in French, and later still, in 1821, it was rendered into English. That last essential act unfortunately served little purpose, since the translation was thereafter available only to successive descendants of the family that prepared it. In 1959, however, The University of Texas acquired this unique translation, followed by a copy of the rare 1525 issue in 1963, and with both texts rejoined now offers, through William B. Todd, one final service: an edition for present readers. So rescued from oblivion, Guy of Warwick emerges as a grand exemplum of chivalric conduct. Perhaps even more than Arthur, or Launcelot, or Galahad, the hero is a very proper knight, displaying at once all the mundane attributes of nobility: unswerving loyalty to kin, kith, and king; the ready rescue of damsels in distress; the prompt dispatch of dragons, giants, or other enemies of the realmand in aftertime exhibiting also all the spiritual qualities of true gentility: defense of the faith against every infidel, mortification of the flesh, and final withdrawal to a hermitage. Thus Guy may rightly deserve not only his early accolade as the "Hercules of England" but also some measure of the tribute usually reserved for a patron saint. However regarded, this knight's exploits must necessarily rank as one of the great "matters of Britain" and again become an essential part of Western cultural heritage." (Publisher).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Gray cloth with silver-color decoration on front cover, spine with silver-color lettering on black background, xviii, 174 pp., illus., unclipped illustrated jacket in Brodart sleeve. Minimal wear, unmarked, tight binding, nice jacket. The story of Sir Guy, once as familiar as the tales of King Arthur, is now completely forgotten. Rescued from oblivion, Guy of Warwick emerges as a grand example of chivalric conduct.

hardcover with dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Hardcover with dust jacket. From the title page: "A knight of Britain who in his day did many deeds of prowess and conquest in Germany, Italy, and Denmark. And also against the infidels, the enemies of Christianity. As may be seen more at large in this present book newly printed at Paris in the year 1525. Translated by Caroline Clive in 1821, and, from a unique manuscript then prepared by her Meysey family, now edited by William B. Toad pages. No names, writing, or marks in book. Dust jacket and book are in Nearly Fine condition with only slight age toning to the dust jacket . ; 7"-10 1/2"; 174 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Fine in near fine slightly age-toned dustwrapper.