Treharne, Wu Duncan

Old and Middle English Poetry

Herausgegeben von Wu, Duncan; Treharne, Elaine

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Blackwell Essential Literature
• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 235g
• ISBN-13: 9780631230748
• ISBN-10: 0631230742
• Artikelnr.: 13586632

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Editor's Preface.

Introduction.

1. From The Exeter Book.

2. From The Beowulf-Manuscript.

3. From Beowulf (extract, X-XVIII).

4. From London, British Library, Cotton Caligula A.IX.

5. From London, British Library, Harley 2253.

Index of titles and first lines.