King Ponthus and the Fair Sidone: A Prose Romance

This medieval romance tells the story of King Ponthus and his quest to rescue his beloved Sidone from captivity. Along the way, he battles dragons, giants, and sorcerers, and must navigate a treacherous world of political intrigue and betrayal. First written in the 13th century, this rare manuscript edition from the Bodleian Library is a must-have for any lover of medieval literature. Edited and translated by Frank Jewett Mather, this edition includes detailed notes and commentary, providing valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the story.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.