English Literature: From Widsith To The Death Of Chaucer, A Source Book

By Allen Rogers Benham

Book Overview

English Literature: From Widsith To The Death Of Chaucer, A Source Book is a comprehensive guide to English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 14th century. This book is written by Benham, Allen Rogers and provides a detailed analysis of the literary works of various authors from different periods. The book is divided into different sections, each of which covers a specific literary period. The first section covers the Anglo-Saxon period and includes works such as Beowulf, Widsith, and The Dream of the Rood. The second section covers the Middle English period and includes works such as The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and Piers Plowman. Each section begins with an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the period being covered. The introductions are followed by a selection of literary works that are representative of the period. The works are presented in their original language, but translations are provided for readers who are not familiar with Old or Middle English. The book also includes notes and commentary on each literary work, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the text. The commentary includes information on the author, the historical context of the work, and literary analysis. Overall, English Literature: From Widsith To The Death Of Chaucer, A Source Book is an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major literary works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 14th century and offers insightful commentary on each work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116331062X
• ISBN13: 9781163310625
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 662 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"