Skip to content
Scan a barcode
Scan
Paperback John Lydgate: Poetry, Culture, and Lancastrian England Book

ISBN: 0268041164

ISBN13: 9780268041168

John Lydgate: Poetry, Culture, and Lancastrian England

Select Format

Select Condition ThriftBooks Help Icon

Recommended

Format: Paperback

Condition: New

$34.54
50 Available
Ships within 2-3 days

Book Overview

Essays in this volume argue that it is time for a powerful reassessment of John Lydgate's poetic projects. The pre-eminent poet of his own century, Lydgate (c. 1370-1449) addressed the historical challenges of war with France, of looming civil war, and of new theological forces in the vernacular. He wrote for household, parish, city, monastery, Church, and state. Although an official poet of sorts--perhaps the first major official poet in the English...

Customer Reviews

0 rating
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured