Epic and Romance W.P. Ker 1931 HC DJ Macmillan Medieval Literature Essays

Key Details:

• Title: Epic and Romance: Essays on Medieval Literature

• Author: W.P. Ker

• Publisher: Macmillan and Co. Ltd, St. Martin's Street, London

• Year of Publication: 1931

• Edition: Reprint of the original 1897 edition

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)

• Pages: 398

• Language: English

• Genre: Literary Criticism / Medieval Literature / Essays

Mini Story or Hook:
First published in 1897, Epic and Romance by W.P. Ker is a cornerstone of medieval literary studies. This 1931 reprint preserves Ker’s insightful exploration of early European literary forms, from heroic epics to romantic tales of chivalry. A profound and influential work for scholars and enthusiasts alike, this copy is a beautifully preserved piece of academic and publishing history.

Condition:
Condition: Very Good – see detailed notes below.

A classic literary volume in collectible condition:

• Dust jacket is clean, intact and remarkably well-preserved with only minor wear, now housed in a protective sleeve.

• Blue boards underneath are bright with minimal rubbing.

• Pages are tightly bound and evenly toned with age.

• Small handwritten note inside front board with light pencil marking.

• No library markings, price clips, or inscriptions.

• A solid and scholarly copy suitable for collectors of literary criticism or historical texts.

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