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Book Synopsis
This volume gathers together the essential texts from the earliest writings in the vernacular up to the time of Chaucer. Spanning almost seven centuries, it encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English.

Table of Contents
Series Editor's Preface.

Introduction.

1. From The Exeter Book:.

Deor.

The Wanderer.

The Seafarer.

The Wife's Lament.

From The Vercelli Book.

The Dream of the Rood.

The Battle of Maldon.

2. From The Beowulf-Manuscript:.

3. From Beowulf (extract, X-XVIII):.

Judith.

4. From London, British Library, Cotton Caligula A.IX:.

The Owl and the Nightingale.

5. From The Auchinleck Manuscript:.

Sir Orfeo.

5. From London, British Library, Harley 2253:.

Alysoun.

Spring.

An Old Man's Prayer.

I Syke when Y Singe.

Richard Rolle (c.1290-1349).

Song of Love.

Wynnere and Wastoure.

Index of titles and first lines.

Old and Middle English Poetry

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 15 August 2002
      ISBN-13 9780631230748
      978-0631230748
      ISBN-10 0631230742
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      Language: reference and general Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This volume gathers together the essential texts from the earliest writings in the vernacular up to the time of Chaucer. Spanning almost seven centuries, it encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English.

      Table of Contents
      Series Editor's Preface.

      Introduction.

      1. From The Exeter Book:.

      Deor.

      The Wanderer.

      The Seafarer.

      The Wife's Lament.

      From The Vercelli Book.

      The Dream of the Rood.

      The Battle of Maldon.

      2. From The Beowulf-Manuscript:.

      3. From Beowulf (extract, X-XVIII):.

      Judith.

      4. From London, British Library, Cotton Caligula A.IX:.

      The Owl and the Nightingale.

      5. From The Auchinleck Manuscript:.

      Sir Orfeo.

      5. From London, British Library, Harley 2253:.

      Alysoun.

      Spring.

      An Old Man's Prayer.

      I Syke when Y Singe.

      Richard Rolle (c.1290-1349).

      Song of Love.

      Wynnere and Wastoure.

      Index of titles and first lines.

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