{"product_id":"the-cambridge-history-of-english-literature-from-the-beginnings-to-the-cycles-of-romance-paperback-9781316602195","title":"The Cambridge History of English Literature; From the Beginnings to the Cycles of Romance (Paperback \/ softback) 9781316602195","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Cambridge History of English Literature\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom the Beginnings to the Cycles of Romance\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1932, this book aims 'to give a connected account of the successive movements of English literature'.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSir A. W. Ward (Edited by), A. R. Waller (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781316602195, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 April 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e428 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.54 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1932, as the second edition of a 1907 original, this informative and insightful book was aimed at a wide readership and was primarily intended 'to give a connected account of the successive movements of English literature, to describe the work of writers both of primary and of secondary importance, and to discuss the interaction between English and foreign literatures'. Chapter titles include, 'Old English Christian Poetry', 'The Arthurian Legend' and 'Metrical Romances 1200–1500'. Cognate subjects are also covered and explored, such as oratory, journalism and typography. This vibrant and visionary book provides a solid historical overview and reflection on the history of the subject and effortlessly bridges the gap between all the key movements of English literature. Capturing the excitement and intrigue of the story of English literature, this detailed and accessible book will be of considerable value to specialists and non-specialists alike.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePrefatory note\u003cbr\u003e 1. The beginnings A. R. Waller\u003cbr\u003e 2. Runes and manuscripts A. C. Paues\u003cbr\u003e 3. Early national poetry H. M. Chadwick\u003cbr\u003e 4. Old English Christian poetry M. Bentinck Smith\u003cbr\u003e 5. Latin writings in England to the time of Alfred M. R. James\u003cbr\u003e 6. Alfred and the Old English prose of his reign P. G. Thomas\u003cbr\u003e 7. From Alfred to the Conquest J. S. Westlake\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Norman Conquest A. R. Waller\u003cbr\u003e 9. Latin chroniclers from the eleventh to the thirteenth centuries W. Lewis Jones\u003cbr\u003e 10. English scholars of Paris and Franciscans of Oxford. Latin literature of England from John of Salisbury to Richard of Bury J. E. Sandys\u003cbr\u003e 11. Early translation English J. W. H. Atkins\u003cbr\u003e 12. The Arthurian legend W. Lewis Jones\u003cbr\u003e 13. Metrical romances, 1200–1500. I W. P. Ker\u003cbr\u003e 14. Metrical romances, 1200–1500. II J. W. H. Atkins\u003cbr\u003e 15. Pearl, Cleanness, Patience and Sir Gawayne Israel Gollancz\u003cbr\u003e 16. Later translation English. I. Legendaries and chroniclers Clara L. Thomson\u003cbr\u003e 17. Later translation English. II. Secular lyrics\u003cbr\u003e tales\u003cbr\u003e social satire A. R. Waller\u003cbr\u003e 18. The prosody of Old and Middle English George Saintsbury\u003cbr\u003e 19. Changes in language to the days of Chaucer Henry Bradley\u003cbr\u003e 20. The Anglo-French law language F. W. Maitland\u003cbr\u003e Appendix to chapter 7 J. S. Westlake.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266478395672,"sku":"9781316602195","price":27.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781316602195i.jpg?v=1696682759","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-cambridge-history-of-english-literature-from-the-beginnings-to-the-cycles-of-romance-paperback-9781316602195","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}