English Poems: Old English and Middle English Periods 450 to 1550 AD

English Poems: Old English and Middle English Periods 450 to 1550 AD is a book that compiles a selection of poems from the early and middle periods of English literature. The book is edited by Walter C. Bronson and features poems from the Old English period, which began around 450 AD and ended with the Norman Conquest in 1066, as well as from the Middle English period, which lasted from 1066 to 1550 AD.The poems in this book are presented in their original language, with translations and notes provided for readers who may not be familiar with the Old or Middle English dialects. The collection includes well-known works such as Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, as well as lesser-known poems from the period.The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the poems, as well as information on the development of the English language during the period covered by the book. This makes it an excellent resource for students and scholars of English literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history of the English language and its literary traditions.1910. From the Preface: This volume is the first in order, although the last to appear, in a series of four volumes of English Poems, intended for use with college classes. Contents include examples of: Old English Poems, Done into Modern English Prose; Early Middle English Poems; Middle English Metrical Romances; Ballads; Miracle Plays; and Morality Plays.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.