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A Middle English Bibliography: Dates, Dialects, and Sources of the XII, XIII, and XIV Century Monuments and Manuscripts Exclusive of the Works of ... in the London Dialect (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Manning Booker

 
9781331908388: A Middle English Bibliography: Dates, Dialects, and Sources of the XII, XIII, and XIV Century Monuments and Manuscripts Exclusive of the Works of ... in the London Dialect (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book offers a comprehensive survey of Middle English literature during the 14th century, an era of groundbreaking literary evolution. The author explores the major literary genres of the period, such as chronicles, alliterative poetry, romances, religious lyrics, and prose, examining each genre's unique characteristics and thematic concerns. Through insightful analysis of individual works and detailed discussion of their historical and literary contexts, this book sheds light on the complex relationship between medieval society and its vibrant literary landscape, providing a comprehensive understanding of the period's literary achievements and their significance in the development of English literature.

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