Medieval English Literature by W. P. Ker

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.html.images 372 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.epub3.images 199 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.epub.images 207 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.epub.noimages 202 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.kf8.images 401 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.kindle.images 364 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37342.txt.utf-8 313 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/37342/pg37342-h.zip 195 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Ker, W. P. (William Paton), 1855-1923
Title Medieval English Literature
Series Title Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 43
Note Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Barbara Watson, Stephen Hutcheson, Mark Akrigg
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary "Medieval English Literature" by W. P. Ker is a critical examination of the literary landscape during the Middle Ages, likely written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work surveys the evolution of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon to the Middle English periods, exploring how historical contexts, language changes, and cultural influences shaped the literary forms and themes of the time. The book aims to provide insights into various genres, including poetry, prose, and allegory, and serves as a guide for readers interested in understanding medieval texts in their historical context. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive introduction to medieval literature, emphasizing the diverse motivations behind studying this era. Ker discusses how readers are often drawn to medieval texts through historical curiosity, religious interests, or simply an appreciation for the rich narratives of the time, such as the works of Dante and Malory. He highlights the complexities of engaging with medieval literature due to the language barrier and the variances in dialects, as well as the cultural exchange that reshaped English literature—particularly the French influence post-Norman Conquest. Ker notes that understanding the historical and linguistic nuances is essential for appreciating the broader literary traditions that emerged during this fascinating period, which he endeavors to unpack throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- History and criticism
Subject Civilization, Medieval, in literature
Subject English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 37342
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 169 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!