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LoC No.: 21000660
Title: Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1: Texts
Note: Reading ease score: 96.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary: "Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250" by Joseph Hall is a collection of historical texts written in the early 20th century. This compilation features significant literary works from the early Middle English period, showcasing the linguistic and cultural development of that era. The collection includes poems, hymns, and chronicles, allowing readers to explore the evolution of English literature and the societal dynamics of the time. At the start of the text, Hall provides a detailed preface explaining the selection's purpose and the methodology behind the organization of the included pieces. He mentions the manuscripts relied upon for transcription and acknowledges their historical importance. The first piece presented is the "Worcester Fragments," which demonstrates early English verse and touches on themes of spirituality, knowledge, and cultural heritage, indicating the rich tapestry of thought and expression found in early Middle English literature. This introductory section effectively sets the stage for further exploration of individual texts that will follow in the compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Hall, Joseph, 1854-
EBook No.: 26413
Published: Aug 24, 2008
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 21000660
Title: Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1: Texts
Note: Reading ease score: 96.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250" by Joseph Hall is a collection of historical texts written in the early 20th century. This compilation features significant literary works from the early Middle English period, showcasing the linguistic and cultural development of that era. The collection includes poems, hymns, and chronicles, allowing readers to explore the evolution of English literature and the societal dynamics of the time. At the start of the text, Hall provides a detailed preface explaining the selection's purpose and the methodology behind the organization of the included pieces. He mentions the manuscripts relied upon for transcription and acknowledges their historical importance. The first piece presented is the "Worcester Fragments," which demonstrates early English verse and touches on themes of spirituality, knowledge, and cultural heritage, indicating the rich tapestry of thought and expression found in early Middle English literature. This introductory section effectively sets the stage for further exploration of individual texts that will follow in the compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Hall, Joseph, 1854-
EBook No.: 26413
Published: Aug 24, 2008
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.