The Oxford book of late medieval verse and prose / edited by Douglas Gray ; with a note on grammar and spelling in the fifteenth century by Norman Davis.
TITLE:
The Oxford book of late medieval verse and prose / edited by Douglas Gray ; with a note on grammar and spelling in the fifteenth century by Norman Davis.
Publication Date:
1985
Publication Information:
Oxford, U.K. : Clarendon Press,
Physical Description:
xxi, 586 p.
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Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Summary:
This anthology covers a period in English literature, from the death of Chaucer to the early years of Henry VIII's reign, which produced a variety of rich and fascinating writings. Chosen by Douglas Gray, the representative works in this collection include songs, ballads, and romances by familiar authors such as Malory, Henryson, Skelton, and More, as well as never-before published texts and some works previously available only in obscure editions. Gray provides the full text, along with a commentary and detailed glossary, for a number of works, including The Testament of Cresseid, Mankind, and Everyman.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780198124528
