Reading Middle English Literature

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

AvThorlac Turville-Petre,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).

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Utgivningsdatum2006-10-23
Mått158 x 236 x 18 mm
Vikt463 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieWiley Blackwell Introductions to Literature
Antal sidor224
FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN9780631231714

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