Spanning almost seven centuries, this anthology encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English, culminating in some of the finest works produced in English in the high Middle Ages.
New edition of this widely-used anthology of Old and Middle English literature
Now extended to include newly-edited versions of Old English Wonders of the East, of Poema Morale, extracts from Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe
Full translations are offered for the Old and earlier Middle English material, along with marginal glosses for the later texts
A general introduction gives an outline of key works and the historical context in which they are written
Product code: 9781405181204
ISBN |
9781405181204 |
Publisher |
John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
No. Of Pages |
896 |
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
H246xW170xS53 |
On Sale Date |
04/12/2009 |
Series |
Blackwell Anthologies |
Edition |
3rd edition |