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The Romance of William and the Werewolf

By Michael Smith

The Romance of William and the Werewolf Poetry

The Romance of William and the Werewolf

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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.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
288
Release Date:
2025-03-04
Publication Date:
2024-12-19
Publisher:
Boundless Publishing Group Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1800183690
ISBN13:
9781800183698
Weight:
558 g
Height:
163 cm
Width:
239 cm
Thickness:
31 cm
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