Song and Legend from the Middle Ages

by William D. McClintock (Editor)

Song and Legend from the Middle Ages is a book written by William D. McClintock that explores the rich and diverse cultural heritage of medieval Europe. The book is a collection of songs, stories, and legends that were passed down orally from one generation to another during the Middle Ages. The book covers a wide range of topics, including tales of chivalry, heroic deeds, romance, and religious devotion. It also includes ballads and songs that were popular during the Middle Ages, giving readers a glimpse into the musical traditions of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, literature, and culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the lives and beliefs of people who lived during this period.1893. This volume is a part of the course of home reading entitled the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. The aim of this little book is to give general readers some idea of the subject and spirit of European Continental literature in the later and culminating period of the Middle Ages, the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. It contains chapters relative to French, Spanish, Scandinavian, German and Italian literature. No English is included because medieval English literature is easily accessible and because during that time the best medieval literature was developed, England was comparatively unproductive.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: History

146 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1893

Reviews

[Aaron Meyer]

This book is a nice sampler of a variety of medieval literature. It pulls selections from French, Spanish, Scandinavian, German and Italian literature. The samples themselves fall under the following categories: National Epic, Romances, Lyrics, Tales and Fables, Didactic and Allegorical Literature, and Drama. As an introductory to this type of literature I found the volume to be very good. I only wish there could of been more included, the volume only running 141 pages in all but it is enough to whet ones appetite to read further in the areas where one feels the greatest pull.