Early Fiction in England: From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Chaucer by Laura Ashe (En

Description: Early Fiction in England: From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Chaucer by Laura Ashe Gathering extracts from the texts of the period by Wace, Marie de France, Chaucer and others, this volume offers an absorbing and surprising introduction to the earliest fiction in England. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A brilliant new anthology that shows how fiction was reinvented in the twelfth century after an absence of hundreds of years. Essential for all students of medieval literature, Early Fiction in England includes extracts by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Wace, Marie de France, Chaucer and many others, in new translations and with illuminating introductions. Before the twelfth century, fiction had completely disappeared in Europe. In this important and provocative book, Laura Ashe shows how English writers brought it back, composing new tales about King Arthur, his knights and other heroes and heroines in Latin, French and English. Why did fiction disappear, and why did it come to life again to establish itself the dominant form of literature ever since? And what do we even mean by the term fiction? Gathering extracts from the most important texts of the period by Wace, Marie de France, Chaucer and others, this volume offers an absorbing and surprising introduction to the earliest fiction in England.The anthology includes a general introduction by Laura Ashe, introductions to each extract, explanatory notes and other useful editorial materials. All French and Latin texts have been newly translated, while Middle English texts include helpful glosses.Laura Ashe is a University Lecturer in English and Fellow of Worcester College, Oxford. Her first book Fiction and History in England, 1066-1200 (Cambridge University Press, 2007) has been followed by numerous articles and edited collections; she is now writing the new Oxford English Literary History vol. 1- 1000-1350 (Oxford University Press). Author Biography Laura Ashe is a University Lecturer in English and Fellow of Worcester College, Oxford. Her first book Fiction and History in England, 1066-1200 (Cambridge University Press, 2007) has been followed by numerous articles and edited collections; she is now writing the new Oxford English Literary History vol. 1- 1000-1350 (Oxford University Press). Promotional "Headline" Stories of romance and adventure emerged which heralded new understandings of human experience, the relations between people and the significance of the individual. Above all, this fiction brought love into literary narrative, and the idea that the crowning goal of life is personal fulfilment. Details ISBN0141392878 Short Title EARLY FICTION IN ENGLAND Language English ISBN-10 0141392878 ISBN-13 9780141392875 Media Book Format Paperback Publisher Penguin Books Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-09-24 DEWEY 823 Subtitle From Geoffrey of Monmouth to Chaucer Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Laura Ashe Pages 464 Author Laura Ashe Translated from English Imprint Penguin Classics Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2015-09-24 AU Release Date 2015-09-24 NZ Release Date 2015-09-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95379450;

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