Publisher's Synopsis
""The Cyclic Relations of the Chanson de Willame"" is a book written by Theodore Ely Hamilton and published in 1911. The book is a study of the medieval French epic poem, the Chanson de Willame, which tells the story of a warrior named Willame who fights against the Saracens during the reign of Charlemagne. Hamilton's analysis focuses on the cyclic structure of the poem, which he argues is organized around a series of repeated motifs and themes. He examines the various episodes in the poem, such as Willame's battles and his relationships with other characters, and shows how they are interconnected and form a larger narrative cycle. In addition to his analysis of the poem itself, Hamilton also provides historical and cultural context for the Chanson de Willame. He discusses the origins of the chanson de geste genre, which includes poems like the Chanson de Willame, and explores the influence of medieval chivalric culture on the poem's themes and characters. Overall, ""The Cyclic Relations of the Chanson de Willame"" is a detailed and scholarly examination of a classic work of medieval literature, offering insights into both the poem itself and the broader cultural context in which it was created.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.
