Memorization in the Transmission of the Middle English Romances

by Murray McGillivray

Book Overview

Originally published in 1990, Memorization in the Transmission of the Middle English Romances tackles the long-standing issue of the role of memorization in the transmission of Middle English romances. The book addresses the lack of consensus on the issue, despite extensive discussion, putting forth the theory that the heterogeneity of the poems of this period, grouped under the general heading of 'medieval romance', makes generalizations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367189925
• ISBN13: 9780367189921
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.4"