Metrical Romances of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Centuries, Volume 1, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval English literature. Compiled and edited by Henry William Weber, this collection presents a selection of metrical romances transcribed from ancient manuscripts. This volume preserves the narratives, language, and cultural values of the late Middle Ages, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of medieval history and literature. Weber's work provides not only the texts themselves but also an introduction, detailed notes, and a comprehensive glossary, aiding readers in understanding the language and context of these historical poems. Explore tales of knights, chivalry, love, and adventure, as preserved in these ancient texts. This collection is essential for anyone interested in the historical roots of English poetry and the evolution of romance literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.