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SPECIAL EDITION "HARKEN TO ME" We are pleased to present a special edition of Medieval Forum: a collection of late Middle English romances in translation. It is intended to introduce this important group of works to readers who would not encounter them elsewhere or study them in the original text. The translations, which are designed to engage the modern reader while retaining the original character of the literature, include both familiar and obscure poems to represent the diversity of the genre. Accompanied by brief commentaries on issues raised in the poems, the translations are well suited to a wide range of disciplines such as English literature, comparative literature, cultural studies, history, humanities, and medieval and early modern studies. And, of course, they will also have appeal to the general reader interested in the period. This edition is a departure from previous MF volumes that feature articles and book reviews and which may be viewed by clicking on the "Past Volumes" link. However, our original mission remains the same: the contribution to electronic medieval scholarship of high quality in a free access venue for a wide and diverse readership. We hope you enjoy the romances and catch an enticing glimpse of the social conditions, values and concerns that had meaning for both their authors and audiences. MF is a collegial project, and we welcome your comments: contact us. Forthcoming August 2009 "THE WICKED AGE" | ||
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