Middle English Humorous Tales in Verse (1913)

Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
21 November 2009
Pages
238
ISBN
9781120646194

Middle English Humorous Tales in Verse (1913)

Middle English Humorous Tales In Verse is a book written by George Harley McKnight and published in 1913. The book is a collection of humorous tales written in Middle English, a language spoken in England from the 12th to the 15th century. The tales are written in verse, and they offer a glimpse into the everyday life and culture of medieval England. The book includes tales of mischievous tricksters, bawdy jokes, and satirical commentary on social and political issues of the time. The tales are presented in their original Middle English, with translations and notes provided for modern readers. Overall, Middle English Humorous Tales In Verse is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in medieval literature and culture.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.

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