Readings in Medieval Texts : Interpreting Old and Middle English Literature

Readings in Medieval Texts offers a thorough and accessible introduction to the interpretation and criticism of a broad range of Old and Middle English canonical texts from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. The volume brings together 24 newly commissioned chapters by a leading international team of medieval scholars. It outlines current debates and theories and also explores the major themes and literary issues of texts such as Beowulf and The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. This book will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate students on all courses in Medieval Studies, particularly those focusing on understanding literature and its role in society.