Revival: Caxton's History of Jason (1913)
The History of Jason - Translated from the French of Raoul le Fèvre
William Caxton author John James Munro editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc
Published:31st Jul '18
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£37.99(9780815375586)
This book is based on William Caxton’s translation of 15th century French author Raoul Lefèvre book Histoire de Jason (he wrote in 1460).
The Histoire de Jason is known from 20 manuscripts and 30 different printed editions, and was translated in English in 1477 by William Caxton, and in Dutch in 1485. Lefèvre was the chaplain of Philip the Good, the creator of the Order of the Golden Fleece, which was based on the classical Jason story.
ISBN: 9780815375326
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 453g
199 pages