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* Medieval Outlaws: Twelve Tales in Modern English Translation ↠ PDF Download by ^ Thomas H. Ohlgren, Shaun F. D. Hughes, Thomas E. Kelly eBook or Kindle ePUB Online free. Medieval Outlaws: Twelve Tales in Modern English Translation Epic tales of lawlessness, bawdiness, and yes dragons As an informal student of medieval history, I've been hearing for years of the impressive body of literature from that age, tales of dragon slayers, romance, and highwaymen. Until recently, most of what I'd read had been "adaptations" that felt so "modern" that I thought they must be considerably distanced from the original works. Thanks to Mr. Ohlgren and the translators whose work appears in _Ten Tales_, I h. Gary.F said Five Stars. Great b
| Title | : | Medieval Outlaws: Twelve Tales in Modern English Translation |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (947 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932559620 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 524 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
. Ohlgren is Professor of English and Medieval Studies at Purdue University
"Students will find much here to amuse and enlighten." -- Speculum"a fine myth-debunking history and a swashbuckling read to boot." -- — The Good Book Guide"a trove for buffs of literature and history who are moved by the morality of the upstart." -- Kirkus
Epic tales of lawlessness, bawdiness, and yes dragons As an informal student of medieval history, I've been hearing for years of the impressive body of literature from that age, tales of dragon slayers, romance, and highwaymen. Until recently, most of what I'd read had been "adaptations" that felt so "modern" that I thought they must be considerably distanced from the original works. Thanks to Mr. Ohlgren and the translators whose work appears in _Ten Tales_, I h. Gary.F said Five Stars. Great book
Jones, Michael Swanton, Thomas E. They committed capital crimes punishable by death, but, paradoxically, they were loved, encouraged, and supported by their communities. Hughes, Alexander L. Description Billy the Kid, Jesse James, John Dillinger, and Al Capone were all are criminals who robbed and killed, yet they were considered good outlaws, celebrated in sensational newspapers, newsreels, and dime novels of the day, and later in film and television, for their daring, courage, loyalty, and even chivalry. Ohlgren, Thomas Hahn, and Walter Scheps. This revised and expanded edition of Medieval Outlaws gathers twelve outlaw tales, introduced and freshly translated into Modern English by a team of specialists, including Timothy S. Introductions precede each selection and notes identify all of the significant names, places, and historical events mentioned in the texts. The tales range in date from the Norman Conquest to the sixteenth century. About the Editor Thomas H. Kelly, Mica Gould, Stephen Knight, Shaun F. D. Our fascination with criminal heroes has a long history, extending back to legendary accounts in medieval chronicle, romance, and ballad. Accessible and entertaining, these tales will be of interest to the general reader and stude
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