Landscape in Middle English Romance
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Landscape in Middle English Romance by Andrew M Richmond
Richmond explores the landscapes, waterscapes, and ecological perspectives of popular Middle English romances at the onset of the Little Ice Age, revealing the literary roots of modern relationships with the natural world. This book will appeal to readers interested in medieval literature and culture, environmental history, and landscape studies.
'… it will make readers pay attention to the detail of romances with more care in the future, and with an alertness to elements that are otherwise easy to overlook' Helen Cooper, Speculum
'… this study will reward anyone working in Middle English romance, whether or not they think landscape is important in those texts. Details regarding the material concerns of British landscape management, techniques, and physical challenges will reward anyone seeking knowledge of those practices.' Laura L. Howes, Studies in the Age of Chaucer
'… this study will reward anyone working in Middle English romance, whether or not they think landscape is important in those texts. Details regarding the material concerns of British landscape management, techniques, and physical challenges will reward anyone seeking knowledge of those practices.' Laura L. Howes, Studies in the Age of Chaucer
Andrew M. Richmond is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Southern Connecticut State University. A member of the Medieval Academy of America, New Chaucer Society, and American Association for the Study of Literature and Environment, his research focuses on medieval conceptions of the natural world. His articles on landscapes, waterscapes, and Middle English romance may be found in Neophilologus and other journals.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781108926669 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108926665 |
| Title | Landscape in Middle English Romance |
| Author | Andrew M Richmond |
| Series | Cambridge Studies In Medieval Literature |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2023-07-27 |
| Number of pages | 302 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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