Sir Bevis of Hampton in Literary Tradition

First comprehensive collection to be devoted to Sir Bevis , the most popular Middle English romance. Sir Bevis of Hampton is one of the most widespread and important Middle English romances. This book - the first ever full-length study to be devoted to it - considers it in its historical and literary contexts, and its Anglo-Norman, Welsh, Irish and Icelandic versions. It also offers detailed textual analyses, and discusses particular aspects of the story, its "afterlife" and its influence during