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Middle English Lyrics: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions),Used
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This Norton Critical Edition offers one of the largest collections of Middle English lyrics ever made available to the college student. It is the only anthology which includes all thirtyone English lyrics from MS Harley 2253, all the verses by Friar Herebert printed in Brown XIV, and all the important poems given in Robbins' Secular Lyrics.In all there are 245 lyrics, arranged thematically.To make these delightful poems accessible to the modern reader, the editors have removed many of the orthographic impediments inherent in Middle English verse and have modernized punctuation, capitalization, and obsolete letters while scrupulously seeking to retain the substantive integrity of the poems.'Critical and Historical Backgrounds' are provided in essays by Peter Dronke, Stephen Manning, Raymond Oliver, and Rosemary Woolf. In a special section, six poems are singled out for critical comment by A. K. Moore, Edmund Reiss, D. W. Robertson, Jr., E. T. Donaldson, John Speirs, Thomas Jemielity, D. G. Halliburton, Leo Spitzer, and others.Two of these lyrics, 'Maiden in the mor lay' and 'I sing of a maiden,' are discussed by four different scholars. In all, twentyfive poems are discussed in the essays.The volume also includes a list of Abbreviations, a Table of Textual Sources and Dates, a Select Bibliography, and an Index of First Lines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Middle English Lyrics: A Norton Critical Edition'? A: This edition focuses on providing one of the largest collections of Middle English lyrics available for college students, featuring a thematic arrangement of 245 lyrics.
- Q: Who is the author of this Norton Critical Edition? A: The author of 'Middle English Lyrics: A Norton Critical Edition' is Richard L. Hoffman.
- Q: What unique features does this edition offer? A: The edition includes critical and historical essays, a list of abbreviations, a table of textual sources, a select bibliography, and an index of first lines.
- Q: How are the Middle English lyrics presented for modern readers? A: The editors have modernized punctuation, capitalization, and obsolete letters while preserving the substantive integrity of the original poems.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The edition was published on January 17, 1974.
- Q: How many pages does 'Middle English Lyrics: A Norton Critical Edition' contain? A: This edition contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, this book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there any critical essays included in the edition? A: Yes, the edition includes critical essays by several scholars discussing twenty-five of the poems.
- Q: What type of content can be found in the essays provided? A: The essays provide critical and historical backgrounds to the poems, enhancing the reader's understanding of the context and significance of the lyrics.
- Q: How does this edition aid in the study of Middle English poetry? A: By modernizing the text and providing extensive critical backgrounds, this edition makes Middle English poetry more accessible and understandable for modern readers.