Thomas Wright's Political Songs of England

From the Reign of John to That of Edward II

Autori

• Thomas Wright

Parametri

Pagine

490pagine

Tempo di lettura

18ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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The collection features political verses, satires, and social protest songs from medieval England, offering a unique glimpse into the era's responses to contemporary issues. Edited by Thomas Wright in 1839 and reissued for the Royal Historical Society, it includes a comprehensive introduction by Peter Coss that discusses authorship, audience, and dissemination methods. Coss also updates the dating of the poems and contextualizes each piece, enhancing their relevance for modern historians and literary scholars.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

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