Torrent of Portyngale

Step into a world of medieval chivalry where Sir Torrent, a valiant knight of Portugal, rides into a tangled web of love, faith, and courtly intrigue. The tale unfolds in vibrant verse, preserving the rhythm of a twelve‑line, tail‑rhymed stanza that echoes the oral storytelling traditions of the 15th‑century. While the language retains its original Middle English flavor, a clear narration guides listeners through unfamiliar words, with helpful glosses that illuminate the poem’s historic references and poetic devices.

This edition presents the romance as faithfully as the surviving manuscript allows, noting where the scribe’s errors and later corruptions have left gaps in the story. Listeners will hear the drama of early quests, noble oaths, and the subtle tension between earthly desire and divine devotion, all framed by scholarly insights that enrich rather than interrupt the flow. The result is an engaging listening experience that brings a once‑obscure medieval gem to life for modern ears.