New Perspectives on Medieval Literature, a book series edited by R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh, offers compact, comprehensive, and up-to-date studies of important medieval authors and traditions written by leading scholars. We asked R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh some questions about the series, which we’re sharing below. Where did the idea for the … Continue reading Q&A with R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh, editors of the New Perspectives on Medieval Literature Book Series
New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions
In honor of the 2021 International Congress on Medieval Studies, which is taking place virtually this month, we are highlighting a book series on medieval literature published by University Press of Florida. New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions Edited by Tison Pugh, University of Central Florida; and R. Barton Palmer, Clemson University New Perspectives on … Continue reading New Perspectives on Medieval Literature: Authors and Traditions
July Review Roundup
Read highlights from some of the best reviews we received in July! . Jon L. Mills's recent book, Privacy in the New Media Age, was reviewed in the Florida Bar Journal. They praised the book as "a thought provoking exposition of the common law’s struggle to adapt in an environment of rapid technological change." CHOICE said the book "weaves stories of … Continue reading July Review Roundup
An Introduction to the Chansons de Geste
Now available! An Introduction to the Chansons de Geste by Catherine M. Jones Delve into the stories and rhythms of the Old French chansons de geste, or “songs of heroic deeds”—one of the most important traditions of the French Middle Ages. These tremendously popular songs were based on French history but often embellished in fantastical … Continue reading An Introduction to the Chansons de Geste
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