William Caxton's 'Paris and Vienne' and 'Blanchardyn and Eglantine'

Blanchardyn and Eglantine and Paris and Vienne were last edited in 1890 and 1957, respectively. The proposed edition incorporates recent scholarship and criticism, including new critical editions of French texts closely related to Caxton's sources for both romances. Other relevant scholarly traditions include: studies of the two romances and late medieval romance in England and France; gender studies, especially the role of women in these narratives; scholarship relating to the owners and readers of Caxton's romances and associated manuscripts; studies of courtesy literature and its relationship to romance; and scholarship on Caxton, his career, publications, prose style, and language.



Harriet Hudson is emerita professor of English at Indiana State University.



Introduction to the Volume Introduction to Paris and Vienne Image: Paris and Vienne folio 1r Paris and Vienne Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Introduction to Blanchardyn and Eglantine Image: Blanchardyn and Eglantine folio 1r Caxton's Dedication Table of Chapters Blanchardyn and Eglantine Explanatory Notes Textual Notes Bibliography Glossary