Early English Prose Romances I-III: Robert the Deuyll, Robin Hood, and Fryer Bacon.
Early English Prose Romances I-III: Robert the Deuyll, Robin Hood, and Fryer Bacon
Edinburgh: Otto Schulze & Co, 1904.
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Finely bound edition of this collection of three prose romances from early English literature. Quarto, three volumes, original publisher's half-cloth, title page vignettes in red and black, pictorial initials, elaborate border designs, with full-page illustrations. In very good condition. Ownership plates to the front pastedowns. Housed in the original brown board slipcase.
The three prose romances—Robert the Deuyll, Robin Hood, and Fryer Bacon—represent distinct yet complementary facets of early English popular literature, blending moral instruction, adventure, and folklore. Robert the Deuyll tells the tale of a knight redeemed from demonic origins through repentance and divine grace, embodying medieval Christian themes of sin and salvation. Robin Hood centers on the legendary outlaw who champions social justice by defending the poor against corrupt authority, reflecting England’s enduring fascination with rebellion and fairness. Fryer Bacon (or Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay) combines elements of magic, learning, and comedy in its portrayal of the scholar-sorcerer Roger Bacon, highlighting Renaissance curiosity and the tension between knowledge and hubris.
Early English Prose Romances I-III: Robert the Deuyll, Robin Hood, and Fryer Bacon.
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