Project Gutenberg 2011-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 541 Ker, W. P. (William Paton) 1855 1923 Ker, William Paton Medieval English Literature Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 43 Produced by Barbara Watson, Stephen Hutcheson, Mark Akrigg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Medieval English Literature" by W. P. Ker is a critical examination of the literary landscape during the Middle Ages, likely written in the early 20th century. This scholarly work surveys the evolution of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon to the Middle English periods, exploring how historical contexts, language changes, and cultural influences shaped the literary forms and themes of the time. The book aims to provide insights into various genres, including poetry, prose, and allegory, and serves as a guide for readers interested in understanding medieval texts in their historical context. The opening of the work sets the stage for a comprehensive introduction to medieval literature, emphasizing the diverse motivations behind studying this era. Ker discusses how readers are often drawn to medieval texts through historical curiosity, religious interests, or simply an appreciation for the rich narratives of the time, such as the works of Dante and Malory. He highlights the complexities of engaging with medieval literature due to the language barrier and the variances in dialects, as well as the cultural exchange that reshaped English literature—particularly the French influence post-Norman Conquest. Ker notes that understanding the historical and linguistic nuances is essential for appreciating the broader literary traditions that emerged during this fascinating period, which he endeavors to unpack throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English literature -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- History and criticism Civilization, Medieval, in literature English literature -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- History and criticism PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 381447 2025-08-15T08:13:53.263161 text/html 369435 2021-01-08T02:43:02 text/html 203402 2025-08-15T08:14:02.689093 application/epub+zip 212257 2025-08-15T08:13:57.243144 application/epub+zip 206849 2025-08-15T08:13:55.641117 application/epub+zip 410588 2025-08-15T08:14:06.537151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372956 2025-08-15T08:14:01.535141 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326494 2022-09-17T07:04:25.184397 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321990 2025-08-15T08:13:52.442161 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321838 2021-01-08T02:43:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 319975 2021-01-08T02:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 319993 2021-01-08T02:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22621 2025-08-15T08:14:06.677058 application/rdf+xml 14569 2025-08-15T08:13:56.154119 image/jpeg 3999 2025-08-15T08:13:55.896126 image/jpeg 118563 2021-01-08T02:43:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 118153 2021-01-08T02:43:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 127229 2021-01-08T02:43:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 118042 2021-01-08T02:43:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 199536 2025-08-15T08:13:53.291136 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia