Literary Studies: Classical, Early & Medieval

Composed between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, these virtually unknown erotic and satiric poems lie at the root of the Western comic tradit...

First modern edition and translation of the homilies of one of the most important religious figures of his time. Ælfric of Eynsham stands supreme ...

Comprehensive, annotated list of over a thousand Anglo-Saxon scribal hands, linking them to place and manuscript. This book documents the entire c...

This book aims to contribute to the knowledge of the cultural and linguistic relations between Italy and the Crown of Aragon in the 15th century. I...

What comes to mind when we think of swans? Likely their beauty in domestic settings, their preserved status, their association with royalty, and po...

In this masterful retelling of one of the greatest works of world literature, Alasdair Gray - in his last work - offers an original translation in ...

Speeches of praise and blame constituted a form of oratory put to brilliant and creative use in the classical Greek period (fifth to fourth century...

The medieval German poet called Neidhart is one of the most important poets of his time. Set in the village among peasant maidens and their boorish...

Comprehensive survey of the Middle English lyric, one of the most important forms of medieval literature. Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic ...