Middle English Humorous Tales In Verse (1913)

by George Harley McKnight

Book Overview

Middle English Humorous Tales In Verse is a book written by George Harley McKnight and published in 1913. The book is a collection of humorous tales written in Middle English, a language spoken in England from the 12th to the 15th century. The tales are written in verse, and they offer a glimpse into the everyday life and culture of medieval England. The book includes tales of mischievous tricksters, bawdy jokes, and satirical commentary on social and political issues of the time. The tales are presented in their original Middle English, with translations and notes provided for modern readers. Overall, Middle English Humorous Tales In Verse is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in medieval literature and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120646197
• ISBN13: 9781120646194
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"