A Companion To Medieval English Literature and Culture c 1350 c 1500 1st edition by Peter Brown ISBN 1405195525 978-1405195522

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Author: Peter Brown

A Companion to Medieval English Literature and Culture, c.1350-c.1500 challenges readers to think beyond a narrowly defined canon and conventional disciplinary boundaries.

A ground-breaking collection of newly-commissioned essays on medieval literature and culture.

• Encourages students to think beyond a narrowly defined canon and conventional disciplinary boundaries.
• Reflects the erosion of the traditional, rigid boundary between medieval and early modern literature.
• Stresses the importance of constructing contexts for reading literature.
• Explores the extent to which medieval literature is in dialogue with other cultural products, including the literature of other countries, manuscripts and religion.
• Includes close readings of frequently-studied texts, including texts by Chaucer, Langland, the Gawain poet, and Hoccleve.
• Confronts some of the controversies that exercise students of medieval literature, such as those connected with literary theory, love, and chivalry and war.

A Companion To Medieval English Literature and Culture c 1350 c 1500 1st Table of contents: 

• Introduction: Medieval English Literature and Culture (1350–1500)

  • Overview of the period in medieval England
  • Key historical, political, and cultural contexts
  • Major literary movements, genres, and themes in the late Middle Ages
  • The role of manuscripts, oral tradition, and print culture

• Chapter 1: The Historical Context: England from 1350 to 1500

  • The Black Death and its cultural impact
  • The Hundred Years’ War and its influence on English identity
  • Political shifts: The Wars of the Roses, the rise of the Tudor dynasty
  • Social structures, class, and gender roles in medieval society

• Chapter 2: Language and Society in Late Medieval England

  • The development of Middle English
  • The influence of Norman French and Latin on the English language
  • Dialects and regional variations
  • Language as a reflection of social and cultural identities

• Chapter 3: Religion and Spirituality in Medieval England

  • The Church’s role in daily life and cultural production
  • Medieval religious practices, beliefs, and institutions
  • The impact of mysticism, pilgrimage, and the veneration of saints
  • Heresy and religious dissent: Lollardy and its significance

• Chapter 4: Literary Genres in Late Medieval England

  • Lyric poetry, ballads, and popular verse
  • The rise of allegory, satire, and romance
  • Religious literature: Saints’ lives, prayers, and meditations
  • Courtly literature: Chivalric romances and Arthurian legends
  • Drama: Mystery plays, morality plays, and mystery cycles

• Chapter 5: Major Authors of the Period

  • Geoffrey Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales
  • John Gower and Confessio Amantis
  • The Pearl Poet: Pearl, Patience, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
  • William Langland and Piers Plowman
  • Margery Kempe and The Book of Margery Kempe
  • Other notable poets, authors, and anonymous works

• Chapter 6: The Courtly Culture and Literature of the Late Middle Ages

  • The role of the court in shaping literature and culture
  • Courtly love and the literature of chivalry
  • The patronage of poets and artists by the nobility
  • The relationship between politics and literature in courtly works

• Chapter 7: Women and Gender in Late Medieval Literature

  • Representations of women in literature: Virginity, marriage, and motherhood
  • Women writers and their contributions: Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, and others
  • The role of women in medieval religious and literary practices
  • Gender dynamics and the roles of women in medieval society

• Chapter 8: The Influence of Classical Antiquity on Medieval Literature

  • Reception of classical texts and authors in the Middle Ages
  • The adaptation of classical themes in medieval works
  • Latin literature and its influence on Middle English writers
  • Classical mythology in medieval literature

• Chapter 9: The Medieval Worldview: Science, Philosophy, and Cosmology

  • Medieval philosophy: Scholasticism, Augustinianism, and Aristotelianism
  • The medieval understanding of the cosmos and the human body
  • The intersection of science, theology, and literature
  • The influence of astrology, alchemy, and other mystical beliefs

• Chapter 10: The Social and Cultural Impact of Late Medieval Literature

  • Literature as a reflection of and response to social issues: Class, labor, and rebellion
  • The role of literature in shaping public discourse and identity
  • Literature in education: The rise of universities and manuscript culture
  • The influence of the printing press and the early years of print culture

• Chapter 11: The Legacy of Medieval English Literature

  • The transition from medieval to Renaissance literature
  • The continued influence of medieval literature on modern writing and culture
  • Medievalism in later literary periods and popular culture
  • The reception and reinterpretation of medieval English literature through history

• Conclusion: The Enduring Significance of Medieval English Literature and Culture

  • Reflection on the continuing relevance of the period’s literature and culture
  • The importance of medieval studies in understanding broader literary and cultural trends

• Appendices

  • Timeline of major historical events and literary works (1350–1500)
  • Glossary of key terms, themes, and figures
  • Further reading and resources for the study of medieval English literature

• References

  • Comprehensive list of references cited in the book

• Index

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