The Romance of William and the Werewolf

The Romance of William and the Werewolf
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Publisher : Unbound Publishing
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9781800183704
ISBN-13 : 1800183704
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Book Synopsis The Romance of William and the Werewolf by : Michael Smith

Download or read book The Romance of William and the Werewolf written by Michael Smith and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2024-12-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical, long-forgotten masterpiece, The Romance of William and the Werewolf is the story of two princes who overcame their wicked family to reclaim their inheritance and build a society based on tolerance and equality. Originally titled William of Palerne, it was first translated from French and then converted into an alliterative Middle English romance by an obscure Gloucestershire scribe in c. 1350. It has never been translated into modern English – until now. Written over 600 years ago, it is a multi-layered tale of poverty, justice, exile and 'otherness'; its themes of inheritance, the freedom of women, fairness and forgiveness, familial responsibility and social class, speak to us just as clearly today, and challenge us to reflect upon our class-driven politics and the corruption, entitlement and indifference which underlie it. As with Michael Smith’s other translations – Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and King Arthur’s Death – The Romance of William and the Werewolf will feature a detailed historical introduction, a comprehensive glossary and notes, and Michael’s own rich and beautiful linocut illustrations.


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