Publisher's Synopsis
A Middle English Reader by Oliver Farrar Emerson is a comprehensive collection of Middle English texts, designed for students and scholars of medieval literature. The book includes a wide range of texts, from religious and philosophical treatises to romances and lyrics, all written in Middle English. The texts are accompanied by detailed annotations and glossaries, which help readers to understand the language and context of the works. The book also includes a helpful introduction, which provides an overview of Middle English literature and its historical and cultural context. This reader is an essential resource for anyone studying Middle English literature, language, and culture.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.
