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  • Layamon's Brut

    by Layamon ...
    Translated by Eugene Mason ...
    Layamon's Brut is a Middle English poem assembled and remold by the vicar Layamon. The Brut relates the history of Britain and is the main historiography created in English since the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. ... Read more

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  • Layamon's Brut

    Enriched edition. An Epic Blend of Medieval Literature and Arthurian Legend

    Translated by Eugene Mason ...
    Layamon's Brut, an epic poem written in Middle English between 1200 and 1225, serves as a monumental retelling of the legendary history of Britain, weaving together elements from Arthurian lore and the Anglo-Saxon chronicle. Written in an intricate alliterative style that reflects the poetic traditions of Old English, Layamon's work is notable for its ambitious scope, spanning the myths of King ... Read more

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  • Layamon's Brut

    Enriched edition. An Alliterative Middle English Arthurian Chronicle of Heroism, Loyalty, and National Identity

    Translated by Eugene Mason ...
    In 'Layamon's Brut,' the early 13th-century poet Layamon presents a seminal Arthurian narrative that uniquely intertwines English and French linguistic traditions. This epic poem, composed in alliterative verse, serves as a historical chronicle and a retelling of the legend of King Arthur, embracing themes of heroism, loyalty, and the complexity of national identity. Layamon's work, believed to be ... Read more

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  • Layamon's Brut

    by Layamon ...
    Translated by Eugene Mason ...
    Layamon's Brut is a seminal work of Middle English literature, composed in the early 13th century. This epic poem recounts the legendary history of Britain from its mythical origins under Brutus, a descendant of Aeneas, through the Arthurian tales and the establishment of British kingdoms. Written in an unrhymed alliterative verse, Layamon's style reflects the oral traditions of storytelling while ... Read more

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  • Layamon's Brut (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. An alliterative Middle English poem of Arthurian legend, the Norman Conquest, and England's identity

    Translated by Eugene Mason ...
    Layamon's Brut is a sweeping Middle English chronicle tracing Britain from Brutus of Troy to Cadwaladr, with Arthur at its blazing center. Written in the West Midlands c.1200, it adapts Geoffrey of Monmouth through Wace yet darkens and expands episodes: giants, prophecies, sea-crossings, and bruising wars. Layamon's long poem blends native alliterative phrasing with touches of rhyme and formulaic ... Read more

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