Literature

Rolle, Richard. The Form of Living and Other Prose Treatises Rolle, Richard. The Form of Living and Other Prose Treatises- Modern English translations by Geraldine Hodgson. Layamon. Brut Layamon. Brut- Middle English text. Layamon. Brut Layamon. Brut- Modern English translation by Eugene Mason. Project Gutenberg e-book. Rolle, Richard. Selected Prose Works Rolle, Richard. Selected Prose Works- Includes Middle English texts of the Form of Living, the Commandment, Meditations on the Passion, and other writings. Kempe, Margery Kempe, Margery- Provides links to the complete Middle English text of the Book of Margery Kempe and to modern English translations of several excerpts. Also includes biographies, … Julian of Norwich Julian of Norwich- Includes links to online texts, biographies, essays, articles, and other web resources. Douglas, Gavin. Palis of Honoure Douglas, Gavin. Palis of Honoure- Middle English text with marginal glosses. Includes an introduction. Dunbar, William. Done is a Battle Dunbar, William. Done is a Battle- Middle English text. Paston Family. The Paston Letters Paston Family. The Paston Letters- Includes introduction, links to online texts, essays, articles, and other web resources. Hoccleve, Thomas Hoccleve, Thomas- Includes links to online texts, biography, essays, articles, and other web resources. Henryson, Robert. Testament of Cresseid Henryson, Robert. Testament of Cresseid- Modern English translation. Includes an introduction. Notes on Translating Middle English Notes on Translating Middle English- Gives tips to students on how to translate Middle English. By Bella Millett. Teach Yourself to Read Chaucer's Middle English Teach Yourself to Read Chaucer's Middle English- Online course. The first five lessons cover pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Each of the next four lessons provides an inte… History of Middle English History of Middle English- Describes the development of the English language during the Middle English period. Status of English Status of English- Describes the changing status of English vis-a-vis French and Latin during the Middle English period. Learn Middle English Online Learn Middle English Online- Teaches the basics of Middle English grammar: pronouns, verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and sentence structure. Also covers pronunciation and illus… Middle English: an Overview Middle English: an Overview- An introduction to the history and key features of Middle English. By Philip Durkin of the Oxford English Dictionary. English Dialects From the Eighth Century to the Present Day English Dialects From the Eighth Century to the Present Day- A history of English dialects in Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. By W. W. Skeat. Concise Dictionary of Middle English Concise Dictionary of Middle English- Gives modern English definitions of the most essential Middle English words. By A.L. Mayhew and W.W Skeat. Middle English Dictionary Middle English Dictionary- The authoritative dictionary of Middle English words. Parable of the Prodigal Son in Different Stages of English Parable of the Prodigal Son in Different Stages of English- Displays Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English versions of Luke 15:11-32 and enables si… Changes in the Language to the Days of Chaucer Changes in the Language to the Days of Chaucer- Explains the historical development of Old English and Middle English. Covers grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and dia… Prosody of Old and Middle English. Prosody of Old and Middle English.- Explains the poetic principles and techniques employed in Old English and Middle English poetry. Covers the distinctive features of Old English… Comparison of Old, Middle, and Modern English Comparison of Old, Middle, and Modern English- Displays Old English, Middle English, and Modern English versions of each verse.in Luke 2:1-19. Medieval Writing: Literate English Medieval Writing: Literate English- Covers the history of written English during the Old English and Middle English periods. Three Stages of English Three Stages of English- This Merriam-Webster Online article describes the characteristics of Old English, Middle English, and Modern English. Includes illustrative passages from … Confessio Amantis Confessio Amantis- Modern English translation. Project Gutenberg e-book. John Gower John Gower- Gives a brief overview of Gower's literary works. Also provides selections from the Confessio Amantis. John Gower (c.1330-1408) John Gower (c.1330-1408)- Provides links to online texts of Gower's works. Also includes a biography, chronology, essays and articles, and links to additional web resources. John Gower John Gower- Examines John Gower's life and literary works. Confessio Amantis Confessio Amantis- Middle English text from the Online Medieval and Classical Library. Owl and the Nightingale Owl and the Nightingale- Modern English translation. Also includes an introduction, notes, and bibliography. Winner and Waster Winner and Waster- Middle English text with introduction, marginal glosses, and notes. An edition of the Parliament of the Three Ages is also included. Land of Cockaygne Land of Cockaygne- Middle English text with two parallel modern English translations. Four Romances Four Romances- Middle English texts of King Horn, Havelok the Dane, Bevis of Hampton, and Athelston. The apparatus for each work consists of an introduction, the text, marginal gl… Winner and Waster Winner and Waster- Modern English translation. Includes introduction and notes. Land of Cockaygne Land of Cockaygne- Modern English translation. Includes introduction and notes. Thrush and the Nightingale Thrush and the Nightingale- Middle English text and parallel modern English translation. Includes an introduction, notes, and brief bibliography. Everyman Everyman- Modern English translation. Castle of Perseverance Castle of Perseverance- Modern English translation by Alexandra Johnston. Includes an introduction. Ancrene Wisse Ancrene Wisse- Modern English translation. Includes an introduction. Castle of Perseverance Castle of Perseverance- Middle English text. Includes an introduction, marginal glosses, notes, and bibliography. Ancrene Wisse Ancrene Wisse- Middle English text. Includes an introduction, marginal glosses, notes, glossary, and bibliography. Owl and the Nightingale Owl and the Nightingale- Middle English text. Everyman Everyman- Provides links to online texts. Also includes an introduction, essays, articles, and links to additional web resources. Wikipedia: The Castle of Otranto Wikipedia: The Castle of Otranto- Information on Walpole's gothic novel. Strawberry Hill Strawberry Hill- Guide to Walpole's Strawberry Hill, plus visitor information. Horace Walpole 1717 - 1797 Horace Walpole 1717 - 1797- Information on the author provided by a UK Local Studies Collection. The Life of Ann Radcliffe The Life of Ann Radcliffe- Detailed biography of Radcliffe, by Rictor Norton. Examples of Word-painting from Radliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho Examples of Word-painting from Radliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho- Radcliffe's writing style and technique.