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Originally published in 1922, this book contains an edited version of the Middle English poem 'The Owl and the Nightingale', together with a modern English translation. A detailed introduction with information on manuscript sources, authorship, historical context and the formal qualities of the poem is also included, together with an extensive glossary.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a fascinating piece of medieval English literature, a poem that stands as a testament to the intellectual and artistic vibrancy of the 12th and early 13th centuries. The author meticulously analyzes the poem's historical context, placing it within the broader European Renascence of the period. This was a time of great social, political, and intellectual upheaval, and the poem reflects the changing attitudes and ideas that were sweeping across the continent. Through detailed examination of the poem's sources, form, and themes, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between religious thought, secular learning, and the burgeoning vernacular literature of the time. The poem emerges as a window into the minds of 12th-century people, offering insights into their tastes, concerns, and worldviews. Ultimately, this book reveals the poem's significance as a unique and valuable document of medieval English culture, one that challenges assumptions about the intellectual achievements of the period and offers a glimpse into a vibrant and dynamic era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331792505_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331792505
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