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The Story of Apollonius, King of Tyre
The story of Apollonius King of Tyre has rightly been called the most popular romance of the Middle Ages. From Iceland to Greece, from Spain to Russia, versions of this novel are recorded. It is the variation among the Latin versions and the numerous vernacular adaptations that make this story especially interesting. Shakespeare used and adapted it in his Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Its plot continues to fascinate us. Incest, deception, pirates, famine, sex and shipwreck form its tasty ingredients. Its links with the Greek novel, which today stands in the centre of scholarly interest, are striking. In this book the author attempts to show that the novel originated in Greece, or more precisely Asia Minor, possibly in Tarsus. A graffito from Pergamum and a coin struck in Tarsus at the time of Caracalla’s visit (215 AD) support his conviction. All these aspects make the present book attractive to scholars of many different disciplines.
Apollonius of Tyre
A comparative study of one of the most familiar stories in medieval romance (used by Gower, Shakespeare, etc.), from late Antiquity into the Renaissance.
The Anglo-Saxon Version of the Story of Apollonius of Tyre, With a Literal Tr. by B. Thorpe
Apollonius of Tyre was one of the most popular tales of the Middle Ages, and this early Anglo-Saxon translation offers a unique window into the history and development of this iconic story. With its simple, evocative language and timeless themes of love, loss and redemption, Apollonius's tale continues to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The History of Apollonius King of Tyre
The History of Apollonius King of Tyre is a fascinating tale, deeply rooted in the tradition of medieval romance, that explores themes of adventure, love, and destiny. Written in a stylistic fusion of prose and verse, this 12th-century narrative unfolds the life of Apollonius, who embarks on a perilous quest that ultimately leads him through trials of identity, loyalty, and reclaiming his rightful throne. The work is emblematic of the broader literary movement of its time, reflecting the courtly values and chivalric ideals that permeated the social fabric of medieval Europe, while being derived from earlier Hellenistic sources, such as the story of Antiochus and Stratonice. The author of thi...
Commentary on the Historia Apollonii Regis Tyri
The story of Apollonius King of Tyre has rightly been called the most popular romance of the Middle Ages. From Iceland to Greece, from Spain to Russia, versions of this novel are recorded. It is the variation among the Latin versions and the numerous vernacular adaptations that make this story especially interesting. Shakespeare used and adapted it in his Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Its plot continues to fascinate us. Incest, deception, pirates, famine, sex and shipwreck form its tasty ingredients. Its links with the Greek novel, which today stands in the centre of scholarly interest, are striking. In this commentary the author even attempts to show that the novel originated in Greece, or more precisely Asia Minor, possibly inTarsus. The two recensions (RA and RB) are compared line by line, generally given preference to RA. All these aspects make the present book attractive to scholars of many different disciplines.
