A Dissertation on Romance and Minstrelsy

The book explores the themes of romance and minstrelsy, providing a scholarly analysis of their significance in literature. It includes an appended ancient metrical romance, "Ywaine and Gawin," which enriches the discussion with historical context and poetic tradition. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a classic text while appreciating the depth of its cultural and literary contributions, presented in a faithful reprint of the original 1891 publication.