Gesta Romanorum

For centuries, the Gesta Romanorum was a treasure of moral stories for preachers and storytellers alike. This modern-English edition makes the essential tales accessible to today's reader without losing their medieval charm. The collection includes fables, legends, and anecdotes from Roman history and beyond, each paired with a moral lesson. You will encounter emperors, hermits, knights, and mythical creatures, all woven into narratives that explore virtue, vice, justice, and mercy. The enduring power of these stories is evident in their echoes in Shakespeare and other literary masters. This edition presents a faithful selection in clear prose, preserving the spirit of the original while removing archaic language. Part of Timeless Classics.