Ancient Metrical Tales - Charles Henry Hartshorne - Bog

Ancient Metrical Tales: Printed Chiefly From Original Sources is a book written by Charles Henry Hartshorne and published in 1829. The book is a collection of stories and poems from the medieval period, printed in their original metrical form. The tales include stories of knights, chivalry, and romance, as well as legends and fables. The book is divided into four parts, each containing a different type of tale. The first part includes stories of chivalry and romance, such as the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The second part includes legends and fables, such as the story of the fox and the crow. The third part includes religious tales, such as the story of the life of Saint Margaret. The final part includes satirical tales, such as the story of the Friar and the Boy. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the literature and culture of the medieval period, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, history, and folklore.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.