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Title: Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse

Alternate Title: 15th Century Prose and Verse

Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The siege of Harfleur and the Battle of Agincourt / [by J. Lydgate?] -- The letter of Cupid / by T. Occleve -- A little geste of Robin Hood and his meiny and of the proud sheriff of Nottingham -- English carols, from a manuscript at Balliot College, Oxford -- The examination of Master William Thorpe, priest, of heresy, before Thomas Arundell, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1407 -- The examination of Sir John Oldcastle -- On translating the Bible: chapter XV of the prologue to the second recension of the Wycliffite version -- Dialogue between a lord and a clerk upon translation / by J. Trevisa -- Prefaces and epilogues / by W. Caxton -- A miracle play of the nativity: the pageant of the shearmen and tailors -- Everyman: a moral play -- Pleadings in Rastell v. Walton: a theatrical lawsuit, temp. Henry VIII.

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Summary: "Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse" by Alfred W. Pollard is a collection of English literature written in the late 19th century. The volume aims to showcase a diverse array of works from the 15th century, including poetry, prose, and drama, highlighting significant figures such as John Lydgate, Thomas Occleve, and William Caxton. With an emphasis on both well-known and lesser-known pieces, it provides insight into the literary trends and thematic concerns of this often-overlooked period in English literature. The beginning of the volume introduces a preface by the editor, Alfred W. Pollard, in which he acknowledges the blending of various works within the collection and outlines the rationale behind including pieces from adjacent periods. He discusses the need for modern spelling to enhance accessibility for contemporary readers and reflects on the literary history leading up to the 15th century, including the influence of Chaucer. Following the preface, the first excerpt presents John Lydgate’s narrative of the Siege of Harfleur and the Battle of Agincourt, highlighting significant events and characters involved, while capturing the essence of the historical context this era presents. Through this framework, the opening sets the stage for the rich exploration of 15th-century English prose and verse that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Commentator: Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944

EBook No.: 30851

Published: Jan 4, 2010

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse

Alternate Title: 15th Century Prose and Verse

Note: Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: The siege of Harfleur and the Battle of Agincourt / [by J. Lydgate?] -- The letter of Cupid / by T. Occleve -- A little geste of Robin Hood and his meiny and of the proud sheriff of Nottingham -- English carols, from a manuscript at Balliot College, Oxford -- The examination of Master William Thorpe, priest, of heresy, before Thomas Arundell, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1407 -- The examination of Sir John Oldcastle -- On translating the Bible: chapter XV of the prologue to the second recension of the Wycliffite version -- Dialogue between a lord and a clerk upon translation / by J. Trevisa -- Prefaces and epilogues / by W. Caxton -- A miracle play of the nativity: the pageant of the shearmen and tailors -- Everyman: a moral play -- Pleadings in Rastell v. Walton: a theatrical lawsuit, temp. Henry VIII.

Credits: Produced by Bethanne M. Simms, Stephanie Eason, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)

Summary: "Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse" by Alfred W. Pollard is a collection of English literature written in the late 19th century. The volume aims to showcase a diverse array of works from the 15th century, including poetry, prose, and drama, highlighting significant figures such as John Lydgate, Thomas Occleve, and William Caxton. With an emphasis on both well-known and lesser-known pieces, it provides insight into the literary trends and thematic concerns of this often-overlooked period in English literature. The beginning of the volume introduces a preface by the editor, Alfred W. Pollard, in which he acknowledges the blending of various works within the collection and outlines the rationale behind including pieces from adjacent periods. He discusses the need for modern spelling to enhance accessibility for contemporary readers and reflects on the literary history leading up to the 15th century, including the influence of Chaucer. Following the preface, the first excerpt presents John Lydgate’s narrative of the Siege of Harfleur and the Battle of Agincourt, highlighting significant events and characters involved, while capturing the essence of the historical context this era presents. Through this framework, the opening sets the stage for the rich exploration of 15th-century English prose and verse that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Commentator: Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944

EBook No.: 30851

Published: Jan 4, 2010

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.