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Reading Middle English Literature

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Reading Middle English Literature offers a clear introduction to English literature from the four centuries following the Norman Conquest. Authored by esteemed medievalist Thorlac Turville-Petre, the book demonstrates that Middle English texts are more accessible than often assumed. It provides readers with essential guidance to develop an informed appreciation of medieval English writings and is designed to accompany A Book of Middle English (Third Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2005).
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This introduction provides the guidance that modern readers need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England. An introduction to English literature written in the four centuries following the Norman Conquest. Written by the well-known medievalist, Thorlac Turville-Petre.

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This introduction provides the guidance that modern readers need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England.

  • An introduction to English literature written in the four centuries following the Norman Conquest.
  • Written by the well-known medievalist, Thorlac Turville-Petre.
  • Demonstrates that Middle English literature is more accessible than is often supposed.
  • Provides readers with the guidance they need to come to an informed appreciation of the writings of medieval England.
  • Designed to be used alongside A Book of Middle English, (Third Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2005).

Series: Wiley Blackwell Introductions to Literature

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631231721

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Thorlac Turville-Petre is Professor of Medieval English Literature at the University of Nottingham. His previous publications include England the Nation (1996) and (with J. A. Burrow) A Book of Middle English (Third Edition, Blackwell, 2005).

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