Originally published in 1952 The Lost Literature of Medieval England provides an account of lost masterpieces of medieval English literature. The book examines the evidence for their existence and pieces together a fuller understanding of the literary traditions of the period. In more specific detail, the book looks at the concept of Christian epics and religious and didactic literature, as well as the drama and the lyrical poetry of the period.
ISBN: | 9780367196738 |
Publication date: | 31st December 2020 |
Author: | R M Wilson |
Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 278 pages |
Series: | Routledge Library Editions: The Medieval World |
Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary theory European history: medieval period, middle ages European history History and Archaeology |