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Old and Middle English Poetry

ISBN: 978-0-631-23073-1

August 2002

Wiley-Blackwell

182 pages

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.
About the Author
Elaine M. Treharne is Reader in Medieval Literature at the University of Leicester.

Duncan Wu is a Fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford, and University Lecturer in English Literature.

Features

  • 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.