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The Owl And The Nightingale: A Poem Of The Twelfth Century: Now First Printed From Manuscripts In The Cottonian Library And At Jesus College Oxford, W

The Owl And The Nightingale: A Poem Of The Twelfth Century: Now First Printed From Manuscripts In The Cottonian Library And At Jesus College Oxford, W

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Literary CriticismGeneral PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1279782714
ISBN13: 9781279782712
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 8 2012
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

The Owl and the Nightingale is a Middle English poem dating from the late twelfth or early thirteenth century. Presented as a lively debate between an owl and a nightingale, the poem explores themes of beauty, morality, and the nature of human existence. Each bird defends its own virtues and criticizes the other's flaws, offering insights into medieval perspectives on aesthetics, music, and the roles of different creatures in the natural world.

This edition, now first printed from manuscripts in the Cottonian Library and at Jesus College Oxford, provides an accessible introduction to the text, along with a glossary to aid modern readers in understanding the language of the period. The Owl and the Nightingale stands as a significant example of early English literature, offering a window into the intellectual and cultural landscape of medieval England and continuing to engage readers with its wit and wisdom.

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