Key Concepts in Medieval Literature

"Key Concepts in Medieval Literature" introduces students to the major authors, themes and genres of the English Middle Ages. These are discussed in concise focused essays, accompanied by summaries and recommendations for further reading. The emphasis is on key historical and literary-critical concepts and ideas essential for the study of Old and Middle English literature. The book highlights continuity in the development of Medieval Literature and the need to see texts in context, both historically and linguistically.

ELIZABETH SOLOPOVA works in the Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts at the Bodleian Library, Oxford, UK, and teaches Medieval English Literature and the history of English Language at Oxford and Cambridge.

Abbreviations Short Introduction to the Medieval Period PART 1: INTRODUCTORY KEY CONCEPTS PART 2: OLD ENGLISH PART 3: MIDDLE ENGLISH PART 4: APPROACHES THEORY AND PRACTICE Chronological Overview Index.