This introduction provides the guidance that modern readers need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England.
An introduction to English literature written in the four centuries following the Norman Conquest.
Written by the well-known medievalist, Thorlac Turville-Petre.
Demonstrates that Middle English literature is more accessible than is often supposed.
Provides readers with the guidance they need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England.
Designed to be used alongside A Book of Middle English, (Third Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2005).
About the Author
Thorlac Turville-Petre is Professor of Medieval English Literature at the University of Nottingham. His previous publications include England the Nation (1996) and (with J. A. Burrow) A Book of Middle English (Third Edition, Blackwell, 2005).
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An introduction to English literature written in the four centuries following the Norman Conquest.
Written by the well-known medievalist, Thorlac Turville-Petre.
Demonstrates that Middle English literature is more accessible than is often supposed.
Provides readers with the guidance they need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England.
Designed to be used alongside A Book of Middle English, (Third Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2005).
