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OverviewThe medieval period offers a rich variety of literature and was crucial to the development of English Literature and particularly to the development of key literary genres. However, differences between Medieval and Modern language can make this a challenging area to approach. In this handy guide, Corinne Saunders focuses on English and Continental literature, offering: * An overview of the literature within the broader social, political and cultural history of the period * the development of literary genres that remain recognisable and influential today - lyric, romance, drama * the nature of manuscript culture, the limits on literacy in the medieval period, the importance of literary sources, and the very different attitudes of medieval writers to ideas of originality * consideration of Medieval English Literature within a wider international context of cultural exchange * Introductions to the most widely read authors of the time - the Gawain-poet, Langland, Chaucer, Gower and Malory - alongside some less familiar writers and genres An epilogue will briefly trace the afterlives of medieval literature, and its role in shaping the English literary canon, particularly from the Romantic period onwards. This volume will be enlightening reading for anyone approaching study of Medieval literature, or interested in the development and origins of the literature we read today. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Corinne Saunders (University of Durham, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN: 9780415608305ISBN 10: 0415608309 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 01 April 2017 Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCorinne Saunders is Professor in the Department of English Studies at the University of Durham, UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |