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The Romance of William and the Werewolf

Michael Smith

Maison d'édition: Wilton Square

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Originally titled  William of Palerne , it was first translated from French and then converted into an alliterative Middle English romance by an obscure Gloucestershire scribe in  c.  1350. It has never been translated into modern English – until now.
Written over 600 years ago, it is a multi-layered tale of poverty, justice, exile and 'otherness'; its themes of inheritance, the freedom of women, fairness and forgiveness, familial responsibility and social class, speak to us just as clearly today, and challenge us to reflect upon our class-driven politics and the corruption, entitlement and indifference which underlie it.
As with Michael Smith's other translations –  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight  and  King Arthur's Death  –  The Romance of William and the Werewolf  will feature a detailed historical introduction, a comprehensive glossary and notes, and Michael's own rich and beautiful linocut illustrations.
Disponible depuis: 24/02/2026.
Longueur d'impression: 332 pages.

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