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English Poetry Before Chaucer
Michael Swanton
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Paperback. An introduction to the poetry composed in an age that witnessed fundamental cultural developments: the emergence of the English from among the warring tribes of Europe, their conversion to Christianity, the development of feudalism and the chivalric myth, and the growth of a vigorous citizen class in the burgeoning towns of England. Series: Exeter Mediaeval Texts & Studies. Num Pages: 400 pages, music. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 730.
A new and completely revised edition of this authoritative work, intended to encourage personal appreciation and independent appraisal by students of English. This is a stimulating introduction to the poetry composed in an age that witnessed fundamental cultural developments: the emergence of the English from among the warring tribes of Europe, their conversion to Christianity, the development of feudalism and the chivalric myth, the military adventure of the Crusades, and the growth of a vigorous citizen class in the burgeoning towns of England.
A new and completely revised edition of this authoritative work, intended to encourage personal appreciation and independent appraisal by students of English. This is a stimulating introduction to the poetry composed in an age that witnessed fundamental cultural developments: the emergence of the English from among the warring tribes of Europe, their conversion to Christianity, the development of feudalism and the chivalric myth, the military adventure of the Crusades, and the growth of a vigorous citizen class in the burgeoning towns of England.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Series
Exeter Mediaeval Texts & Studies
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780859896337
SKU
V9780859896337
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About Michael Swanton
Michael Swanton is Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Exeter
Reviews for English Poetry Before Chaucer
A particular strength of Swanton’s book is that he has trained as a historian and archaeologist and brings this expertise to bear on his literary pursuits. Consequently, his writings are characterised by solid historical commentary, wtinessed in this volume by his annotations to each chapter, his chronological charts and summaries, and the section “Writers, their works and the sources”. ... Read more