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Romance, Vision & Satire
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Literary CriticismLinguisticsGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023605779
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Romance, Vision & Satire: English Alliterative Poems of the Fourteenth Century, presents a fascinating collection of Middle English poems, offering a window into the literary landscape of the era. This anthology, edited by Jessie Laidlay Weston, features key works such as “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight†and selections reflecting the style of “Piers Plowman, †showcasing the vibrant alliterative verse tradition. The poems explore themes of courtly love, religious allegory, and social critique, providing insight into the cultural and intellectual concerns of the time. Weston's compilation serves as an invaluable resource for students and scholars of medieval literature, highlighting the enduring artistic value and historical significance of these texts.
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