Le Roman De Brut; Volume 2

<p><i>Le Roman de Brut</i> Volume 2 is a pivotal work in the development of Arthurian literature. Written in Old French verse by the Norman poet Wace in the 12th century this text adapts and expands Geoffrey of Monmouth's <i>Historia Regum Britanniae</i> bringing the legends of King Arthur to a wider audience. Wace's version is notable for its vivid storytelling and the introduction of elements that would become central to the Arthurian canon such as the Round Table. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a foundational text of medieval romance exploring themes of chivalry courtly love and the rise and fall of kingdoms. Volume 2 continues the narrative delving deeper into the adventures of Arthur and his knights and providing invaluable insight into the cultural and literary landscape of the Middle Ages.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p>