A Literary Middle English Reader - Albert Stanburrough Cook - Bog

A Literary Middle English Reader is a comprehensive anthology of Middle English literature compiled by Albert Stanburrough Cook. The book includes a wide range of literary works from the 14th and 15th centuries, including poetry, prose, and drama. The texts are presented in their original Middle English, with modern English translations provided for assistance. The collection includes works by well-known authors such as Chaucer, Langland, and the Gawain-poet, as well as lesser-known writers. The book is organized thematically, with sections on romance, religious writing, and secular literature. Each section includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the works included. The anthology is intended for students of Middle English literature, as well as general readers interested in the literature of the medieval period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.