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Zusatztext "This book will be particularly useful to those seeking a generalized knowledge of the period, but it will also serve as reference to specialists wanting a quick double-check of particular facts. Galloway writes in a clear style and, to his credit, eschews technical jargon. Summing up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty." Choice Informationen zum Autor Andrew Galloway is Professor of English and Medieval Studies at Cornell University. He is the author of The Penn Commentary on Piers Plowman, Vol. I (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2006), and numerous essays and chapters on medieval literature. Vorwort This introductory guide provides a clear and concise overview of medieval literature and its context, covering the periods of the 7th-15th centuries Zusammenfassung Provides students with an introduction to literature and its context from the 7th to 15th centuries, including: the historical, cultural and intellectual background including religion and philosophy, society and politics, art and culture; major works and genres including religious literature, history writing, drama, Chaucer and Langland; and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Historical, Cultural and Intellectual Context 2.1 Periods, Populations and Social Orders 2.2 Rulers and High Politics 2.3 The Clergy and the Intellectual World 2.4 Those Who Worked 3. Medieval English Literature: Genres, Canons and Literary Communities 3.1 Historical Overview 3.2 Overview by Genres 4. Critical Approaches 4.1 From the Renaissance through the Eighteenth Century 4.2 From the nineteenth through the mid-twentieth Century 4.3 Current Issues Debates 5. Resources for Independent Study 5.1 Chronology of key historical and cultural events, authors and works 5.2 Glossary of key Terms and Concepts 5.3 References, Further Reading and Resources 5.4 Historical Table of Kings and Rulers Index ...
