The Portable Medieval Reader

by James Bruce Ross (Editor)

Other authorsMary Martin McLaughlin (Editor)
Paperback, 1963

Status

Available

Call number

808.8

Tags

Viking Portable, portable, literature, anthology, Middle Ages

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Your library

Publication

Viking (1963), Paperback, 704 pages

Description

Compiles some of the notable writings of medieval times, arranged by topic. Includes a chronological table, 10501500.

User reviews

LibraryThing member GlennStreet
Breadth without depth. Like a dinner of only appetizers. Useful mainly to point a reader to works that deserve a full reading.

Subjects

Literature, Medieval

Language

English

Original publication date

1949

Physical description

704 p.; 7.92 inches

ISBN

0140150463 / 9780140150469

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