Publisher's Synopsis
The Squire of Low Degree is a Middle English metrical romance, edited and translated by William Edward Mead. The book tells the story of a young squire who falls in love with a beautiful princess. Despite his lowly status, he embarks on a quest to prove himself worthy of her love. Along the way, he encounters a series of challenges and obstacles, including battles with fierce monsters and treacherous villains. With the help of his loyal companions and his own courage and determination, the squire eventually wins the princess's heart and earns his rightful place among the knights of the realm. This classic tale of chivalry and romance is presented here in a modern English translation, with extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the story.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.
