The Owl and the Nightingale
Edited with Introduction, Texts, Notes, Translation and Glossary

This book contains an edited version of the Middle English poem 'The Owl and the Nightingale', together with a modern English translation.

J. W. H. Atkins (Translated by)

9781107432123, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 25 September 2014

326 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm, 0.48 kg

Originally published in 1922, this book contains an edited version of the Middle English poem 'The Owl and the Nightingale', together with a modern English translation. A detailed introduction with information on manuscript sources, authorship, historical context and the formal qualities of the poem is also included, together with an extensive glossary. The Middle English version of the poem incorporates detailed editorial notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Middle English poetry and literary criticism.

Preface
Introduction
Abbreviations employed in the notes
Texts and notes
Translation
Bibliography
Appendix I. Notes on the language of the C. text
Appendix II. The nightingale episode
Appendix III. Versions of the Owl and Falcon fable
Appendix IV. Versions of the Cat and Fox fable
Appendix V. Note on cornificiani
Additional notes
Glossary.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval [DSBB]