Arthur: A Short Sketch Of His Life And History In English Verse Of The First Half Of The Fifteenth Century (1864)

""Arthur: A Short Sketch Of His Life And History In English Verse Of The First Half Of The Fifteenth Century"" is a book written by Frederick James Furnivall and published in 1864. The book is a compilation of English verse from the first half of the fifteenth century that tells the story of King Arthur's life and history. The verses are presented in their original Middle English language, but Furnivall provides a translation and notes for modern readers to understand the text. The book covers the major events in Arthur's life, including his birth, his rise to power, his marriage to Guinevere, and his battles against his enemies. Furnivall also includes a brief history of the Arthurian legend and its influence on English literature. Overall, ""Arthur: A Short Sketch Of His Life And History In English Verse Of The First Half Of The Fifteenth Century"" is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval literature and Arthurian legend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.