[C]ondenses and synthesizes a vast collection of past and current scholarship, uncovers a rich corpus of medieval vernacular literary theory, and opens new frontiers of inquiry. . . . A truly collaborative production combining the expertise and energy of established and emerging scholars. H-FRANCE Demonstrates the wealth and vibrancy of the French of England [and] situates ... Read morethe French of medieval England as a vernacular that can no longer be dismissed or simply mentioned in passing if one wishes to understand the complex cultural landscape of medieval England.[I]ts impact will be long lasting in the field of medieval studies in England. SCRIPTORIUM A landmark achievement in the on-going reassessment of the place of French in medieval English culture...For researchers interested in understanding medieval English literary culture in its multilingual totality, Vernacular Literary Theory from the French of Medieval England will be an indispensable resource. ANGLIA A notable, even monumental, achievement.The editors should be congratulated on having produced an enormously valuable work of scholarship. MEDIUM AEVUM Show Less