Publisher's Synopsis
English Poems: Old English and Middle English Periods 450 to 1550 AD is a collection of poems edited by Walter C. Bronson. The book features a selection of poetry from the Old English and Middle English periods, covering a span of over a thousand years. The poems are presented in their original language, with translations provided for readers who may not be familiar with the Old or Middle English languages.The book is divided into two sections: the first section contains Old English poetry, including works such as Beowulf, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer. The second section features Middle English poetry, including works such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Canterbury Tales, and Pearl.In addition to the poems themselves, the book also includes a comprehensive introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the poems, as well as information about the poets and their works. The introduction also discusses the evolution of the English language over the centuries, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the linguistic and literary changes that occurred during the Old and Middle English periods.Overall, English Poems: Old English and Middle English Periods 450 to 1550 AD is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English literature, language, and culture.1910. From the Preface: This volume is the first in order, although the last to appear, in a series of four volumes of English Poems, intended for use with college classes. Contents include examples of: Old English Poems, Done into Modern English Prose; Early Middle English Poems; Middle English Metrical Romances; Ballads; Miracle Plays; and Morality Plays.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.
