Amis and Amiloun, Robert of Cisyle, and Sir Amadace

They are about loyalty to authority as compared to brotherhood, the fall and rise of those intended for greatness, and rewards for selfless generosity (or perhaps the usefulness of greed). These three lively romance poems, popular in their time and still worthy of study and enjoyment, are presented here fresh from authoritative manuscripts. Updated with recent scholarship, each includes a comprehensive introduction, the complete text, and extensive notes, including those new to this edition. Each entry includes a select bibliography, a list of previous editions, and citations of criticism, and the editors provide a very helpful glossary. This should serve undergraduates, graduate students and researchers well as a base text as well as a starting point for more intense research. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)