A Book of Middle English

This essential Middle English textbook, now in its third edition, introduces students to the wide range of literature written in England between 1150 and 1400. * New, thoroughly revised edition of this essential Middle English textbook. * Introduces the language of the time, giving guidance on pronunciation, spelling, grammar, metre, vocabulary and regional dialects. * Now includes extracts from 'Pearl' and Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde'. * Bibliographic references have been updated throughout. * Each text is accompanied by detailed notes.