The Owl and the Nightingale
The Owl and the Nightingale
Edited with Introduction, Texts, Notes, Translation and Glossary
J. W. H. Atkins
September 2014
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Originally published in 1922, this book contains an edited version of the Middle English poem 'The Owl and the Nightingale', together with a modern English translation. A detailed introduction with information on manuscript sources, authorship, historical context and the formal qualities of the poem is also included, together with an extensive glossary. The Middle English version of the poem incorporates detailed editorial notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Middle English poetry and literary criticism.
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September 2014Paperback
9781107432123
326 pages
229 × 152 × 19 mm
0.48kg
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Table of Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Abbreviations employed in the notes
- Texts and notes
- Translation
- Bibliography
- Appendix I. Notes on the language of the C. text
- Appendix II. The nightingale episode
- Appendix III. Versions of the Owl and Falcon fable
- Appendix IV. Versions of the Cat and Fox fable
- Appendix V. Note on cornificiani
- Additional notes
- Glossary.
