The Romance of William and the Werewolf

(Author) Michael Smith
Format: Hardcover
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A magical, long-forgotten masterpiece, The Romance of William and the Werewolf - or William of Palerne - was originally translated from French and then converted into an alliterative Middle English romance by an obscure Gloucestershire scribe in c. 1350. It is a story of how two princes overcome the wicked deeds of family members to reclaim their inheritance and build a society based on tolerance and equality. Until now, it has never been translated effectively into modern English. Like many medieval romances, it is a multi-layered tale. Written over 600 years ago it has timeless messages about 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 today's 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.

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Publisher:
Unbound
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781800183698
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Dec. 19, 2024

Michael Smith

Michael Smith was a Canadian biochemist known for his groundbreaking research on site-directed mutagenesis, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993. His precise and methodical approach to scientific inquiry revolutionized the field of genetics and paved the way for advancements in biotechnology.

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