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Based on nearly 200 manuscripts containing vernacular glosses, this is a study of the teaching aids which constituted the set-texts of Latin instruction in 13th-century England. This volume provides an index to the glosses and texts.

Based on nearly 200 manuscripts containing vernacular glosses, this is part of a study of the teaching aids which constituted the set-texts of Latin instruction in 13th-century England. This volume comprises the glosses corresponding to the texts of volume 1.

First systematic study of the teaching aid which constituted the set-texts of Latin instruction in 13c England.

This collection of Arthurian literature contains commentary on and translations of medieval texts by scholars. "Le Chavalier de la Charrete" is represented as is "Romance of Fergus" and a discussion of 15th century chronicler John Hardyng and his version of Galahad's grail quest.

A tough and determined book bringing new ideas to bear - deserves serious consideration' REVIEW OF ENGLISH STUDIES

An admirable piece of work that will be welcomed by the many scholars who have long recognised the need for an easily accessible copy of the Historia. English Historical Review

Reflects a tradition that reaches back to the beginnings of Arthurian romance in the early 12th century. This title is close in style and sometimes in content to the work of Chretien de Troyes.

Latin translation, uncorrupted by the chronological dislocation which has affected every other text.

Intended for dramatisation by young scholars, these three interludes blend boisterous English comedy with humanist interest in the classical world.

Examines Geoffrey of Monmouth's use of Gildas. This book contains an essay on the Round Table. It also looks at Chretien de Troyes' use of troubadour ideals. It contributes to a bibliography of 20th-century creative literature on Arthur.

The original purpose of the "Arthurian Literature" was to offer a forum for long scholarly articles on all aspects of the Arthurian legend in Europe in the medieval and early modern periods, and bibliographical studies of all periods. Expanding the original intention of the work, this title also includes shorter items of under 5000 words.

David Wiles argues that the prolific Robin Hood plays of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were the Spring equivalent of the Christmas mumming tradition.

Edition, with notes and introductions, of the elaborate entertainments offered to Elizabeth by her courtiers.

This stimulating and controversial book suggests an original approach to the study of traditional literature, focussing on medieval romance and on folktale [especially fairytale]. Although a number of new and striking interpretations of such stories are offered, the emphasis is on how they 'work' - how stories mean, rather than what individual stories mean. Dr Wilson observes that such stories have survived for many centuries, though they are conspicuously lacking in everyday logic. She argues that since the story-telling experience is one of re-creation and creation on the part of both story-teller and audience, and since the process of following the story demands imaginative identification of teller and audience with hero or heroine, then it is possible to examine the story from the protagonist's - and the audience's - own exploratory dream. Dr Wilson then discusses the magical and pictorial structures and processes of such stories. This is a literary study, relatively short, non-technical, highly condensed, richly suggestive. It concentrates on stories as artistic entities; psychological and psychoanalytical insights are subordinate to the literary aim. Although original, this book takes its place alongside much other work in related fields of literary, psychological, folklore, anthropological and sociological studies, which recognises the supreme imaginative significance of traditional stories and examines the multiple ways in which they convey meaning.

New essays on Thomas Traherne challenge traditional critical readings of the poet.

The making of a great Chilean poet.

A major contribution to the history of Parliament, to medieval English history, and to the study of the English constitution. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

A major contribution to the history of Parliament, to medieval English history, and to the study of the English constitution. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

Although Elgar achieved fame, status and recognition in his lifetime, his earnings did not match the standard of living to which he aspired.

Provides for a selection of texts, together with scholarly introductions, from one of the world's great private libraries, covering a period from Elizabeth I to the Church's involvement in homosexual law reform.

The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines.

A major contribution to the history of Parliament, to medieval English history, and to the study of the English constitution. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

The sense of a group of scholars sharing work in progress comes over on numerous occasions... a series which is a model of its kind. EDMUND KING, HISTORY