Criticism And Medieval Poetry (1873)

Criticism and Medieval Poetry is a book written by A. C. Spearing and originally published in 1873. The book explores the relationship between criticism and medieval poetry, focusing on the works of Chaucer and the Gawain-poet. Spearing analyzes the ways in which medieval poetry has been interpreted and evaluated by critics throughout history, and argues for a more nuanced and contextualized approach to criticism that takes into account the historical, cultural, and literary contexts in which these works were produced. The book also includes close readings of several key medieval poems, including Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and The Canterbury Tales, and offers insights into their themes, symbolism, and structure. Overall, Criticism and Medieval Poetry is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of literary criticism and the study of medieval literature.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.