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A Companion to Fifteenth-Century English Poetry
Julia Boffey
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Description for A Companion to Fifteenth-Century English Poetry
Paperback. This collection of seventeen original essays by leading authorities offers, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the significant authors and important aspects of fifteenth-century English poetry. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 398.
This collection of seventeen original essays by leading authorities offers, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the significant authors and important aspects of fifteenth-century English poetry. This collection of seventeen original essays by leading authorities offers, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the significant authors and important aspects of fifteenth-century English poetry. The major poets of thecentury, John Lydgate and Thomas Hoccleve, receive detailed analysis, alongside perhaps lesser-known authors: John Capgrave, Osbern Bokenham, Peter Idley, George Ashby and John Audelay. In addition, several essays examine genres and topics, including romance, popular, historical and scientific poetry, ... Read more
This collection of seventeen original essays by leading authorities offers, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the significant authors and important aspects of fifteenth-century English poetry. This collection of seventeen original essays by leading authorities offers, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the significant authors and important aspects of fifteenth-century English poetry. The major poets of thecentury, John Lydgate and Thomas Hoccleve, receive detailed analysis, alongside perhaps lesser-known authors: John Capgrave, Osbern Bokenham, Peter Idley, George Ashby and John Audelay. In addition, several essays examine genres and topics, including romance, popular, historical and scientific poetry, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843844303
SKU
V9781843844303
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About Julia Boffey
JULIA BOFFEY is Professor of Medieval Studies in the Department of English at Queen Mary University of London. A. S. G. Edwards is Honorary Professor of Medieval Manuscripts at the University of Kent at Canterbury. A. S. G. Edwards is Honorary Professor of Medieval Manuscripts at the University of Kent at Canterbury. Ad Putter is Professor of Medieval English at ... Read more
Reviews for A Companion to Fifteenth-Century English Poetry
The fine scholarship and the deft writing ensure that this collection will stimulate and facilitate further expansions of the field and will remain an essential Companion.
SHARP NEWS
An impressive display of careful attention and mature scholarly interest.
THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW
[T]he Companion will certainly prove useful to fifteenth-century specialists and nonspecialists alike. . . . ... Read more
SHARP NEWS
An impressive display of careful attention and mature scholarly interest.
THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW
[T]he Companion will certainly prove useful to fifteenth-century specialists and nonspecialists alike. . . . ... Read more