Old and Middle English Poetry
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- ISBN 9780631230731
- Weight: 290g
- Dimensions: 127 x 224mm
- Publication Date: 15 Aug 2002
- Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
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.
