Publisher's Synopsis
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).
