English Metrical Homilies From Manuscripts Of The Fourteenth Century (1862)

English Metrical Homilies From Manuscripts Of The Fourteenth Century is a book written by John Small and published in 1862. The book is a collection of English homilies, which are religious sermons, written in verse form. These homilies were originally written in the fourteenth century and were found in various manuscripts. The book includes a total of 27 homilies, each with its own introduction and notes by the author. The topics of the homilies vary, but they all focus on religious themes such as sin, redemption, and the afterlife. The language used in the homilies is Middle English, which can be difficult for modern readers to understand. However, Small provides helpful notes and explanations to aid in comprehension. Overall, English Metrical Homilies From Manuscripts Of The Fourteenth Century is a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature and religious history. It provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the fourteenth century and showcases the beauty and complexity of Middle English poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.