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Old and Middle English Poetry
Contributor(s): Treharne, Elaine (Editor), Wu, Duncan (Editor)
ISBN: 0631230742     ISBN-13: 9780631230748
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $40.54  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2002
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Annotation: "Old and Middle English Poetry" gathers together the essential texts from the earliest writings in the vernacular up to the time of Chaucer. Spanning almost seven centuries, it encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Medieval
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Literary Criticism | Poetry
Dewey: 829.108
LCCN: 2002020868
Series: Blackwell Essential Literature
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 4.72" W x 8.46" (0.47 lbs) 184 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453)
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher 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.