The Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 1, Part 3Volume 1A: The Middle Ages of The Longman Anthology of British Literatureis a comprehensive and thoughtfully arranged anthology that offers a rich selection of major British authors throughout the Middle Ages.The highlight of Volume 1A is the highly praised verse translation ofBeowulfby Tim Murphy. The book also includes Perspectives, Companion Readings, and "and Its Time" sections which show how major literary writings interrelate with and respond to various social, historical, and cultural events of Great Britain in the Middle Ages.For those interested in British Literature of the Middle Ages. |
Contents
The Middle Ages | 8 |
Before the Norman Conquest | 27 |
THE TÁIN BÓ CUAILNGE | 92 |
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The Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 1, Part 2 David Damrosch,Clare Carroll,Constance Jordan No preview available - 2002 |
The Longman Anthology of British Literature, Volume 1, Part 3 David Damrosch,Stuart Sherman No preview available - 2002 |
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