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The Middle Ages

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  • © 1989
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Editors:
  1. Michael Alexander
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  2. Felicity Riddy
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Part of the book series: Anthologies of English Literature (AEL)

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Table of contents (2 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
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  2. Old English Literature

    • Michael Alexander, Felicity Riddy
    Pages 1-111

  3. Middle English Literature

    • Michael Alexander, Felicity Riddy
    Pages 113-581

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 583-594
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About this book

This volume starts with the writings of Bede and covers the range of Medieval literature up to the time of Thomas More. The Old English selections which include extracts from Beowulf and well-known riddles and elegies, are in modern English translation. The Middle English writings, from Langland, Chaucer, Malory and many others, are presented in the original language with marginal notes, or with a full translation where appropriate. This anthology contains new translations of some well-known works, and provides an illuminating insight into this fascinating period.

About the authors

Michael Alexander is Emeritus Professor of English Literature, University of St Andrews, UK. He is a poet and translator and has international experience of teaching English literature, both medieval and modern.

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