The Modern Language Review, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)

J. G. Robertson, G. C. Macaulay

ISBN 10: 1330933443 / ISBN 13: 9781330933442

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book places the authorship of Piers Plowman under critical scrutiny, challenging the idea of single authorship for this important work of Medieval English literature. The author examines perceived incoherencies and inconsistencies within the text, arguing that these are due to a lost or misplaced leaf from the original manuscript and not to negligence on the part of a single author. This theory posits that the version we know today was actually compiled from the work of three distinct authors, with each author responsible for a different version of the poem. The book also considers the way in which the text has been interpreted and re-interpreted over time, from its original composition in the 14th century to the present day. This fascinating and carefully argued work will appeal to anyone with an interest in medieval literature and the complexities of textual analysis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Modern Language Review, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330933443
• ISBN 13: 9781330933442
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Discover the latest scholarly debates in early 20th‑century English literature and philology.

This issue surveys pivotal questions in medieval and modern texts, offering fresh analyses, critical arguments, and historical context to illuminate longstanding problems in the field.

The pages present rigorous discussion on authorship, textual history, and literary interpretation. Expect thoughtful debates, meticulous citations, and a window into how scholars approached literature several generations ago.

• A detailed examination of the authorship of Piers Plowman and the debate over its multiple texts
• Critical essays on Spenser’s sonnets and the linkage between Amoretti and Epithalamion
• Reflections on Rabelais, his sources, and his stylistic methods in the Third Book
• Reviews and notes on new publications in the field of medieval and modern literature

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers of English literature and philology who value historical scholarly debate and primary‑text study.