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100 1 _aHall, Joseph,
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245 1 0 _aSelections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250. Part 1: Texts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-24
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Selections from Early Middle English, 1130-1250" by Joseph Hall is a collection of historical texts written in the early 20th century. This compilation features significant literary works from the early Middle English period, showcasing the linguistic and cultural development of that era. The collection includes poems, hymns, and chronicles, allowing readers to explore the evolution of English literature and the societal dynamics of the time. At the start of the text, Hall provides a detailed preface explaining the selection's purpose and the methodology behind the organization of the included pieces. He mentions the manuscripts relied upon for transcription and acknowledges their historical importance. The first piece presented is the "Worcester Fragments," which demonstrates early English verse and touches on themes of spirituality, knowledge, and cultural heritage, indicating the rich tapestry of thought and expression found in early Middle English literature. This introductory section effectively sets the stage for further exploration of individual texts that will follow in the compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26413
999 _c67357
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