WRIGHT (Thomas) Essays on the Literature, Popular Superstitions, and History of England in the Middle Ages. 2 vols, post 8vo, elegantly printed, cloth. 168 CONTENTS:-Essay 1. Anglo-Saxon Poetry-2. Anglo-Norman Poetry-3. Chansons de Geste, or historical romances of the Middle Ages-4. Proverbs and Popular Sayings-5. Anglo-Latin Poets of the Twelth Century-6. Abelard and the Scholastic Philosophy-7. Dr. Grimm's German Mythology-8. National Fairy Mythology of England-9. Popular Superstitions of Modern Greece, and their connection with the English-10. Friar Rush and the Frolicsome Elves11. Dunlop's History of Fiction-12. History and Transmission of Popular Stories-13. Poetry of History-14. Adventures of Hereward the Saxon-15. Story of Eustace the Monk-16. History of Fulke Fitzwarine-17. Popular Cycle or Robin Hood Ballads-18. Conquest of Ireland by the Anglo-Normans -19. Old English Political Songs-20. Dunbar, the Scottish Poet. 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