The King of Tars

The King of Tars

by John H Chandler (Editor)

Overview

The King of Tars by John H Chandler

The King of Tars, an early Middle English romance (ca. 1330 or earlier), emphasizes ideas about race, gender, and religion. A short poem, its purpose is to celebrate the power of Christianity, and yet it defies classification.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580442046
Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
Publication date: 09/01/2015
Series: TEAMS Middle English Texts Series
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 112
Sales rank: 1,013,882
Product dimensions: 8.27(w) x 10.24(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

John H. Chandler has a PhD in English from the University of Rochester.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction The King of Tars Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Appendix: Variant Readings from the Vernon Manuscript Bibliography Glossary

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