Old and Middle English poetry
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Old and Middle English poetry
(Blackwell essential literature)
Blackwell, 2002
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Old and Middle English : an anthology
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Text in English, Old English and Middle English
"Based on Old and Middle English : an anthology, edited by Elaine Treharne"
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Old and Middle English Poetry gathers together the essential texts from the earliest writings in the vernacular up to the time of Chaucer.
Contains a selection of the most significant Old and Middle English Poetry.
Encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English.
Places traditional favourites are alongside less well-known titles, reflecting the ways in which the literary canon has changed in recent years.
Includes a succinct introduction, which gives readers a sense of how literature developed during the period.
Ideal for readers seeking a first introduction to the classic texts of English literature.
Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface. Introduction.
1. From The Exeter Book:.
Deor.
The Wanderer.
The Seafarer.
The Wife's Lament.
From The Vercelli Book.
The Dream of the Rood.
The Battle of Maldon.
2. From The Beowulf-Manuscript:.
3. From Beowulf (extract, X-XVIII):.
Judith.
4. From London, British Library, Cotton Caligula A.IX:.
The Owl and the Nightingale.
5. From The Auchinleck Manuscript:.
Sir Orfeo.
5. From London, British Library, Harley 2253:.
Alysoun.
Spring.
An Old Man's Prayer.
I Syke when Y Singe.
Richard Rolle (c.1290-1349).
Song of Love.
Wynnere and Wastoure.
Index of titles and first lines.
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