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This deeply informed and lavishly illustrated book is a comprehensive introduction to the modern study of Middle English manuscripts. It is intended for students and scholars who are familiar with some of the major Middle English literary works, such as The Canterbury Tales, Gawain and the Green Knight, Piers Plowman, and the romances, mystical works or cycle plays, but who may not know much about the surviving manuscripts. The book approaches these texts in a way that takes into account the whole manuscript or codexits textual and visual contents, physical state, readership, and cultural history. Opening Up Middle English Manuscripts also explores the function of illustrations in fashioning audience response to particular authors and their texts over the course of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.Kathryn KerbyFulton, Linda Olson, and Maidie Hilmoscholars at the forefront of the modern study of Middle English manuscriptsfocus on the writers most often taught in Middle English courses, including Geoffrey Chaucer, William Langland, the Gawain Poet, Thomas Hoccleve, Julian of Norwich, and Margery Kempe, highlighting the specific issues that shaped literary production in late medieval England. Among the topics they address are the rise of the English language, literacy, social conditions of authorship, early instances of the 'Alliterative Revival,' women and book production, nuns libraries, patronage, household books, religious and political trends, and attempts at revisionism and censorship.Inspired by the highly successful study of Latin manuscripts by Raymond Clemens and Timothy Graham, Introduction to Manuscript Studies (also published by Cornell), this book demonstrates how the field of Middle English manuscript studies, with its own unique literary and artistic environment, is changing modern approaches to the culture of the book.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Opening Up Middle English Manuscripts'? A: The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of Middle English manuscripts, examining their textual, visual contents, physical state, readership, and cultural history.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Kathryn Kerby-Fulton, Linda Olson, and Maidie Hilmo, who are recognized scholars in the field of Middle English manuscript studies.
- Q: What types of works are discussed in this book? A: The book covers major Middle English literary works, including The Canterbury Tales, Gawain and the Green Knight, and Piers Plowman, among others.
- Q: Is 'Opening Up Middle English Manuscripts' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it is intended for students and scholars who may be familiar with some major works but are not well-versed in surviving manuscripts.
- Q: What are some topics addressed in the book? A: Topics include the rise of the English language, literacy, social conditions of authorship, nuns' libraries, patronage, and trends in religious and political writings.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback and as an ebook, making it accessible for various learning environments.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 424 pages, providing extensive coverage of its subject matter.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Opening Up Middle English Manuscripts' is illustrated, enhancing the understanding of the manuscripts discussed.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2012.
- Q: Where can I find the ebook version? A: The ebook version is available through most digital textbook platforms and library ebook aggregation platforms.