Robert Of Brunne's "handlyng Synne", A. D. 1303

By Robert Mannyng

This is a meticulously edited edition of Robert Mannyng of Brunne's "Handlyng Synne", a Middle English poem composed in 1303. The edition includes those parts of the Anglo-French treatise by William de Wadington on which it was founded, sourced from manuscripts in the British Museum and Bodleian Libraries.

"Handlyng Synne" is a significant work of early English literature, offering insights into religious and social life in medieval England. This edition, prepared by Robert Mannyng and Frederick James Furnivall, provides scholars and students with a valuable resource for understanding the development of English language and literature. It preserves the original text while offering detailed annotations and contextual information. This work is essential for anyone studying medieval history, literature, or religious practices.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024858472
• ISBN13: 9781024858471
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"