Medieval Narrative: An Introduction

By Anthony Davenport, Tony Davenport, W.A. Davenport

Book Overview

Medieval Narrative offers students an introduction to the range of narrative genres and strategies of the medieval period and explores the ways in which medieval theories of narrative can be compared with modern day theories. Throughout the text the author draws from a wide range of examples, including Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Ancrene Wisse, and continental examples of medieval narrative such as Boccaccio's Il Filostrato.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199258392
• ISBN13: 9780199258390
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.0"