The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace

The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace

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  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
  • The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace
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The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace

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The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature, David Wallace — 1st Edition

Publication: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2015

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 1066.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book remains in exceptionally crisp, unread condition, with the dark blue cloth boards retaining their original vibrancy and the corners remaining sharp and unbumped. The spine is firm, tight, and square, bearing bright, unoxidised gilt lettering that shows no signs of shelf-wear or rubbing. Internally, the pages are bright, pristine, and free from any creases or markings, though there is some very faint dust-speckling to the top edge of the text block, which is typical of its time on the shelf. The accompanying dust jacket is equally impressive, presenting without tears, chips, or fading, exhibiting only the slightest hint of handling to the extreme upper margins. Overall, a highly attractive and robust copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a robust and highly presentable hardback copy of the fifth printing (2015) of the first edition, originally issued in 1999. While earlier printings often surface on the secondary market in heavily handled, ex-library condition, late-run hardback copies such as this, retaining their original dust jackets and presenting in Near Fine condition, are uncommonly found.

Edited by David Wallace, this sweeping volume stands as the first full-scale history of medieval English literature in nearly a century, bringing together thirty-three distinguished contributors to survey the vast landscape of texts produced between the Norman Conquest and the death of Henry VIII.

As an essential academic reference work, pristine hardback copies are highly prized by institutional libraries and private scholars alike, as they endure significantly better under scholarly use than their paperback counterparts.

The Cambridge History of Medieval English Literature offers a comprehensive and collaborative account of the literature composed and transmitted in England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland from 1066 to 1547. Moving beyond traditional linguistic boundaries, it examines a rich tapestry of Middle English, Anglo-Norman, and Latin texts, contextualising their production, reception, and survival within the turbulent historical landscape of the Middle Ages. Accompanied by a detailed chronology and extensive bibliography, this authoritative volume remains an indispensable resource for students and specialists of medieval history and literature.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: David Wallace

Book Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 1066

Book Publication Year: 2015

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: St Ives, United Kingdom

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