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  • A Book of Middle English

    by Thorlac Turville-Petre, J. A. Burrow ...
    The fourth edition of this essential Middle English textbook introduces students to the wide range of literature written in England between 1150 and 1400. Beginning with an extensive overview of middle English history, grammar, syntax, and pronunciation, the book goes on to examine key middle English texts — including a new extract from Julian of Norwich's Revelation of Divine Love — with helpful ... Read more

    $41.00 USD

  • Medieval Writers and their Work

    Middle English Literature 1100-1500

    by J. A. Burrow ...
    In an updated edition of his hugely successful student introduction to English literature from 1100 to 1500, J. A. Burrow takes account of scholarly developments in the the field, most notably devoting a final chapter to the impact of historicism on medieval studies. Full of information and stimulating ideas, and a pleasure to read, Burrow's book deals with circumstances of composition and ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • Authors of the Middle Ages. Volume I, Nos 1–4

    English Writers of the Late Middle Ages

    by David C. Fowler, J. A. Burrow ...
    Series series Authors of the Middle Ages
    Authors of the Middle Ages is a new series designed for research and reference. Each part, by an expert on the subject, gives an account of the facts known about a particular Author’s life and immediate historical context, together with a review of subsequent scholarship. This is supported by citation of all known contemporary references; a dated and classified list of manuscripts and editions; a ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • A Book of Middle English

    by J. A. Burrow, Thorlac Turville-Petre ...
    This essential Middle English textbook, now in its third edition, introduces students to the wide range of literature written in England between 1150 and 1400.New, thoroughly revised edition of this essential Middle English textbook.Introduces the language of the time, giving guidance on pronunciation, spelling, grammar, metre, vocabulary and regional dialects.Now includes extracts from 'Pearl' ... Read more

    $133.00 USD

  • A Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    by J A Burrow ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World
    Originally published in 1965, A Reading of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an interpretation of the most important poem in Middle English literature, the only fourteenth century work which can stand beside Chaucer. The book examines the poem’s conventions and purposes in a critical analysis and provides a useful and insightful introduction to ‘Sir Gawain’. It will be of interest to students and ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

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    Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium

    by Seneca ...
    Translated by Robin Campbell ...
    Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding ... Read more

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  • Meditations

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    by Marcus Aurelius ...
    Translated by Gregory Hays ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Early English Meals and Manners with some Forewords on Education in Early England, 13 cook books published 1460 to 1500

    by Frederick J. Furnivall ...
    This collection, first published in 1868, includes: John Russell's Boke of Nurture, c. 1460 Wynkyn de Worde's Boke of Keruynge, 1513; The Boke of Curtasye, c. 1460; R. Weste's Booke of Demeanor, 1619; Seager's Schoole of Vertue, 1557; The Babees Book, 1475; Aristotle's ABC, 1430; Urbanitatis, c. 1460; Stans Puer ad Mensam; The Lytylle Childrenes Lytil Boke, c. 1480; For to serve a Lord; Symon's ... Read more

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  • The Canterbury Tales

    by Geoffrey Chaucer ...
    At the Tabard Inn in Southwark, a jovial group of pilgrims assembles, including an unscrupulous Pardoner, a noble-minded Knight, a ribald Miller, the lusty Wife of Bath, and Chaucer himself. As they set out on their journey towards the shrine of Thomas a Becket in Canterbury, each character agrees to tell a tale. The twenty-four tales that follow are by turns learned, fantastic, pious, melancholy ... Read more

    $22.39 USD

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  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    by Anonymous ...
    “The guests looked on. They gaped and they gawkedand were mute with amazement: what did it meanthat human and horse could develop this hue,should grow to be grass-green or greener still,like green enamel emboldened by bright gold?”It’s New Year’s Eve at King Arthur’s court, and suddenly, a giant green figure on a green horse rides into the hall and presents a challenge. Whoever can defeat him in ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Beowulf

    Complete Bilingual Edition: Original Anglo-Saxon Edition + 3 Translations + Extensive Study + Footnotes, Index and Alphabetical Glossary

    by Raymond Wilson Chambers, Anonymous Anonymous ...
    Translated by John Lesslie Hall, William Morris, Francis Barton Gummere ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: “Beowulf (Complete Bilingual Edition: Original Anglo-Saxon Edition + 3 Translations + Extensive Study + Footnotes, Index and Alphabetical Glossary)” contains 5 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Beowulf is the conventional title of an Old English heroic epic poem consisting of 3182 alliterative long ... Read more

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  • Complete Works Of Geoffrey Chaucer

    by Geoffrey Chaucer ...
    This book contains the introduction, glossary and indexes for the complete works of the well-known English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, considered one of the world's foremost and influential poets of all time. A lovely read for all the family, this collection deserves a place on the bookshelf of every home. ... Read more

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