Title: The Wheatley Manuscript A Collection of Middle English Verse and Prose Contained in a Ms Now in the British Museum Add Mss 39574 Edited With Introduction and Notes Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0656633212
ISBN 13: 9780656633210
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 468 grams

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A scholarly edition of a rare Middle English manuscript, with scholarly introduction and notes

This edition presents a collection of Middle English verse and prose from a single manuscript now in the British Museum (Add; MS 39574).

Edited by Mabel Day, it includes an introduction and detailed notes that help readers understand the language, context, and textual variations. The book offers access to a representative sample of medieval English writing, with translations and scholarly apparatus to aid study and reference.

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers with an interest in early English language and literature, this edition makes a historical manuscript approachable and usable for modern readers. It provides a window into medieval thought, culture, and expression through its carefully curated pieces and editor’s guidance.

Authoritative text of Middle English verse and prose from a single primary manuscript
Includes an introduction that sets the historical and linguistic context
Detailed notes and scholarly apparatus to aid study and interpretation
Accessible for students and general readers with an interest in medieval English

Ideal for readers of early English language and literature collections seeking a well‑annotated, editioned glimpse into medieval writing.

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