An Introduction To English Medieval Literature (1914)

""An Introduction to English Medieval Literature"" is a scholarly work by Charles Sears Baldwin, first published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of English literature during the medieval period, from the Anglo-Saxon era to the fifteenth century. Baldwin's work covers a wide range of topics, including the development of English as a literary language, the influence of Latin and French on English literature, and the major literary genres of the period, such as epic poetry, romance, and religious literature. The book also examines the historical and cultural context of medieval literature, including the role of the church, the impact of the Norman Conquest, and the rise of the middle class. Baldwin discusses the major literary figures of the period, such as Chaucer, Langland, and the Gawain Poet, and provides detailed analyses of their works. Overall, ""An Introduction to English Medieval Literature"" is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature, providing a thorough and insightful overview of this fascinating period in literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.