The Medieval Siege: Theme and Image in Middle English Romance (Oxford English Monographs) [Hardcover]

Malcolm Hebron (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198186207 | ISBN-13: 978-0198186205 | Publication Date: October 9, 1997

This book is the first full-length study of the theme of the siege in Medieval literature. Close reading of selected Middle English romances shows how writers used descriptions of sieges to explore such subjects as military strategy, heroism, and chivalry. Drawing on a wide range of writings in several languages, Malcolm Hebron sets the romances in a broad context, providing important insight into the medieval imagination.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Wide ranging study ... a valuable survey of the representation and thematic uses of sieges in Middle English romances, which is thoroughly researched, clearly written, and refreshingly free of jargon. It contains, throughout, information and observations, particularly on several little-dealt-with romances, which will be of interest to readers of medieval romance.' Bonnie Millar, MLR, 94.3, 1999.

`Hebron felicitiously combines close reading of texts with references to military realities and cultural values in this well-informed and judicious book.' Forum for Modern Language Studies Vol.36 No.2

About the Author

Malcolm Hebron is an Assistant Teacher of English at Winchester College.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198186207
• ISBN-13: 978-0198186205
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,035,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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