Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose by Kenneth Sisam
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"Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose" by Kenneth Sisam is a collection of Middle English literature written in the 14th century. This anthology offers a diverse selection of poems and prose pieces from this impactful period, showcasing the literary landscape before Chaucer's time. The texts included serve various purposes, from moral instruction to entertainment, highlighting the transition in English literature during a time of great social and cultural change. The opening of the
anthology begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the exploration of 14th-century literature, discussing influences from Latin and French sources on English writing. It highlights specific authors like Robert Mannyng of Brunne, whose work "Handlyng Synne" is noted for addressing moral and ethical dilemmas through engaging storytelling. Following this, the excerpt features "The Dancers of Colbek," a captivating tale about a group of revelers who disregard the priest's warnings, leading to dire supernatural consequences. This tale illustrates the tension between pious duty and earthly pleasure, encapsulating the thematic complexities present in the writings of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Sisam, Kenneth, 1887- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22005251 |
| Title | Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose |
| Alternate Title | 14th Century Verse and Prose |
| Note | See "A Middle English Vocabulary, Designed for use with Sisam's Fourteenth Century Verse & Prose" by J.R.R. Tolkien, ebook #43737. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 14th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43736 |
| Release Date | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1047 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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