The Court in English Alliterative Poetry, 1350-1450
| Author | : Mark Lord |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 138 |
| Release | : 2010-06-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781445777016 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1445777010 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (010 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Court in English Alliterative Poetry, 1350-1450 by : Mark Lord
Download or read book The Court in English Alliterative Poetry, 1350-1450 written by Mark Lord and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-06-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Court in English Alliterative Poetry, 1350-1450 explores certain links between literature and society in the portrayal of courtly society in a group of alliterative texts: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Awntyrs off Arthure at the Terne Wathelyn, Morte Arthure, Wars of Alexander and the Gest Historiale of the Destruction of Troy. The book examines the social function of the texts and how they affect their audience.
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