The Romances of Rouland and Vernagu, and Otuel: From the Auchinleck Manuscript (1836)

The Romances of Rouland and Vernagu, and Otuel is a book that was originally published in 1836 by William Barclay Turnbull. The book features two medieval romances, Rouland and Vernagu, and Otuel, which were both taken from the Auchinleck Manuscript. The Auchinleck Manuscript is a 14th-century manuscript that contains a collection of Middle English romances and tales. The first romance, Rouland and Vernagu, is a tale of chivalry and adventure that tells the story of a young knight named Rouland who sets out on a quest to rescue his lady love, Vernagu, from a tyrannical king. Along the way, Rouland faces many challenges and battles, but he ultimately triumphs and wins the hand of his beloved.The second romance, Otuel, is a story of religious conversion and redemption. It tells the tale of a Saracen knight named Otuel who is converted to Christianity after a series of miraculous events. Otuel then sets out on a mission to spread the word of God and fight against the enemies of Christendom.The Romances of Rouland and Vernagu, and Otuel is a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval literature and romance. It provides readers with a window into the values, beliefs, and cultural norms of the time, as well as the literary techniques and themes that were popular during the Middle Ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.