Publisher's Synopsis
Dryden's Palamon and Arcite: Or The Knight's Tale is a literary work written by Alexander S. Twombly in 1898. The book is an analysis and interpretation of John Dryden's poem, Palamon and Arcite, which is based on Chaucer's The Knight's Tale. The poem tells the story of two knights, Palamon and Arcite, who fall in love with the same woman, Emilia. The book provides a detailed analysis of the poem, including its themes, characters, and historical context. It also explores Dryden's use of language and poetic techniques, such as meter and rhyme. The book is an essential read for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the works of John Dryden and Geoffrey Chaucer.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.
