Something Old, Something New: Middle Dutch Late Chivalric Romances

Middle Dutch late chivalric romances form a heterogeneous group of texts with a set of common characteristics: a relatively late dating, large dimensions, a complex structure, combined with an intensive use of various sources, an abundance of characters, settings and themes. In the past, these texts have not always attracted much attention from scholars. Nevertheless, these romances, which were often very popular during the late Middle Ages, are important links in the development of the genre.

Publication year:2011