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Pearl

- An English Poem of the 14Th Century

About Pearl

Pearl: An English Poem of the 14th Century is a masterpiece of English literature that tells the story of a father's grief for his deceased daughter and the supernatural vision he experiences in his mourning. This translation by Giovanni Boccaccio is widely regarded as one of the most faithful and elegant translations of the original poem. Both scholars and general readers will enjoy this edition of Pearl, which includes an informative introduction and notes that help contextualize and illuminate the text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781022846647
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Published:
  • July 17, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 156x234x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 290 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: September 21, 2025

Description of Pearl

Pearl: An English Poem of the 14th Century is a masterpiece of English literature that tells the story of a father's grief for his deceased daughter and the supernatural vision he experiences in his mourning. This translation by Giovanni Boccaccio is widely regarded as one of the most faithful and elegant translations of the original poem. Both scholars and general readers will enjoy this edition of Pearl, which includes an informative introduction and notes that help contextualize and illuminate the text.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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