Spanning almost seven centuries, this anthology encapsulates the foundation and consolidation of literature written in English, culminating in some of the finest works produced in English in the high Middle Ages.
- Full translations are offered for the Old and earlier Middle English material, along with marginal glosses for the later texts
- A general introduction gives an outline of key works and the historical context in which they are written
- This anthology was edited by Elaine Treharne, who is Professor of Early English at Florida State University.