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Middle English is not as middling as one might think. The language and its writings are beguilingly complex, and bear witness to a period of profound social, culture, and linguistic change. This course will explore Middle English and its main developments through some of the period's most famous writers and texts. It will begin with the pious early Middle English lyrics, then move to consider the bawdy sentiments of Chaucer, before examining the social criticism of the northern Gawain poet, and ending with the religious raptures of Margery Kempe. Each of these writers use a distinct form of Middle English, and each leave their mark on the language.
This course will explore Middle English through its diverse written remains. Shorter texts will be provided in an electronic reader. No prior knowledge of Middle English is required, but students are expected to read the core texts in the original language. |
