Tirant lo Blanch; a study of its authorship, principal sources and historical setting

"Tirant lo Blanch: A Study of Its Authorship, Principal Sources and Historical Setting" by Joseph A. Vaeth is a scholarly book that investigates the famous Catalan romance "Tirant lo Blanch." The analysis focuses on who wrote it, where the author got their ideas, and what life was like when the story was written. Vaeth's journey began after a suggestion from Professor Todd. The author noticed that not many people had deeply examined the romance before. He was determined to answer questions about its creation and how it relates to its time period. Vaeth admired the story's complex characters and its exploration of chivalry and bravery. He aims to provide a detailed understanding of this important literary work, which includes an analysis of its mention in Cervantes' "Don Quijote" along with the scarcity of extensive studies prior to his own.