“William Quinn is a poet and a scholar, and here he reaches deep into both satchels to deliver an edition of selected medieval English lyrics combining learning and art—an altogether nonpareil achievement.”—Robert Yeager, coeditor of John Gower in Manuscripts and Early Printed Books Middle English lyrics are anonymous short poems that were composed between the twelfth … Continue reading An Introduction to Middle English Lyrics
An Introduction to Jean Bodel
“The medieval master of genre, twelfth-century poet Jean Bodel, finally gets the attention he deserves in this essential study. Ramey’s lucid discussion of the wide range of genres Bodel defined—from chanson de geste to miracle play, pastourelle to fabliaux—is complemented by cleverly wrought translations of his multivalent work into English.”—Joan E. McRae, author of An Introduction … Continue reading An Introduction to Jean Bodel
Q&A with R. Barton Palmer and Tison Pugh, editors of the New Perspectives on Medieval Literature Book Series
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
The 600th Birthday of “La Belle Dame Sans Mercy”
By Joan E. McRae, author of An Introduction to Literary Debate in Late Medieval France: From "Le Roman de la Rose" to "La Belle Dame sans Mercy." This book is available at a discount price through July 31, 2024. Order here and use code ICMS24 at checkout. Joyeux Anniversaire! 2024 is an exciting year – it is the 600th birthday … Continue reading The 600th Birthday of “La Belle Dame Sans Mercy”
An Introduction to Literary Debate in Late Medieval France
“Beautifully written and organized, this book offers for a first time an invaluable comparative study in the unique historical and cultural context of Late Medieval France.”—Anne-Hélène Miller, University of Tennessee, Knoxville “A refreshingly clear overview of two of the debates that shaped French literary history.”—Julie Singer, author of Representing Mental Illness in Late Medieval France: Machines, … Continue reading An Introduction to Literary Debate in Late Medieval France
Our 2023 ICMS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s International Congress on Medieval Studies was held in Kalamazoo, MI from May 11 to 13. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2023 and offers great deals on our medieval studies titles. Use code ICMS23 for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. on orders over $75. Click Here to View all Titles in Our Virtual … Continue reading Our 2023 ICMS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
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
An Introduction to Piers Plowman
"A comprehensive and witty guide to understanding Piers Plowman in all its versions and a manifesto for the pure intellectual pleasure to be had from reading the text as it dynamically unfolds in each of the poet's reworkings."--Sarah Wood, author of Conscience and the Composition of Piers Plowman "By innovatively working through all three of … Continue reading An Introduction to Piers Plowman
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