"Epic and Romance: Essays on Medieval Literature" is a collection of thoughts by the famous English literary critic William Paton Kerr. The author examines the concepts of epic and romance in medieval literature, pays attention to the peculiarities of the figures of the heroes and the plot lines of the works. The book is an important source for understanding the development of literature in the Middle Ages and reflecting its main themes. Readers will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the cultural and historical context of medieval literature and understand the significance of its influence on the further development of world culture.