Fragments of an Early Fourteenth-Century Guy of Warwick, edited by Maldwyn Mills and Daniel Huws, offers a critical edition of fragmented Middle English manuscript texts of the Guy of Warwick romance. Discovered in the bindings of two unrelated manuscripts, these early 14th-century fragments provide rare insight into the transmission of this popular chivalric tale. The editors meticulously reconstruct the surviving portions from the British Museum and National Library of Wales manuscripts, providing a detailed transcription and analysis of the text.

This edition presents a romance steeped in medieval chivalric values, following the heroic exploits of Sir Guy as he battles foes and seeks honor, blending adventure with courtly love. Mills and Huws situate the fragments within the broader context of Middle English literature, comparing them to other versions of Guy of Warwick while exploring their codicological and linguistic features.

Through expert scholarship, the book reveals the cultural significance of Guy of Warwick in medieval England and sheds light on the manuscript practices of the time. This edition is essential for scholars of medieval literature, chivalric romance, and manuscript studies, preserving a valuable piece of literary history.