The Index of Middle English Prose, Handlist XII: Manuscripts in Smaller Bodleian Collections (Index of Middle English Prose, 12) ISBN-13: 9781843841470

ISBN-13: 9781843841470

Binding: Paperback

Author: Hanna, Ralph

Details: Product Description The Index of Middle English Proseis an international collaborative project which will ultimately locate, identify and record all extant Middle English prose texts composed between c.1200 and c.1500, in both manuscript and printed form in medieval and post-medieval versions. The first step towards this goal has been this series of Handlists, each recording the holdings of a major library or group of libraries. Compiled by scholars, Handlistsinclude detailed descriptions of each prose item with identifications, categorisations and full bibliographical data. Every Handlistwill also contain a series of indexes including listings of opening and closing lines, authors, titles, subject matter and rubrics. For students of the middle ages Handlistsprovide essential bibliographical tools and shed light on a wide range of subjects. Review The Index of Middle English Prose when completed will be a monumental achievement, the foundation of which will be the work of the individual handlisters. –English StudiesThe rest of us who study Middle English prose can only be grateful to the pioneers. –Review of English Studies

Release Date: 04-09-1997

Package Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Number Of Pages: 80