Middle English Literature

Revised from the 1973 first edition. An anthology of complete short works and self-sufficient excerpts with recognized literary merit from the period between the Norman Invasion and the advent of printing (1066-1476). Covers lyrics, and prose and verse narrative and instruction written for religions, learned, courtly, and popular audiences. Excludes Chaucer, Malory, and drama. Parallel columns gloss the regularized original language. Includes a guide to pronunciation. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR