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Medieval Romance In Context
by Gail Ashton (Author),
Continuum (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
Medieval Romance in Context is a clear, accessible and concise introduction to
medieval English verse romantic texts and their wider contexts. It begins by
introducing key issues and events that impacted on romance writing and its
reception such as chivalric ideals, the Black Death, wars and 'Englishness' as
well as key literary issues such as medieval manuscript production and its
transmission. Close readings of key texts - including Sir Gawain and the Green
Knight, Breton lays and Chaucer's The Man of Law's Tale - highlight generic
features and issues like family drama, space and time, and nationhood. The final
section introduces key critical interpretations from different perspectives
including
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9781847062505
Language English
Binding Paper Back
Publisher Continuum
Publishing Date 2010-04-15
Product Edition 1
Total Pages 176