The Modern Language Review; A Quarterly Journal Devoted To The Study Of Medieval And Modern Literature And Philology (Volume Vii)

By G C Macaulay

A landmark journal in language studies. Volume VII of The Modern Language Review assembles rigorous essays and reviews devoted to the study of medieval and modern literature and philology. It functions as both a medieval literature anthology and a philology journal collection, presenting comparative literary analysis of medieval and modern texts alongside reviews that illuminate language history research. Contributors combine careful textual scrutiny with broader historical perspective, so the volume speaks to specialists while remaining approachable for readers whose interest lies in modern language studies rather than narrow professional training. The prose is precise, the arguments methodical, and the emphasis on evidence and historical context gives the material enduring pedagogic value. Framed by early twentieth century scholarship, this volume maps debates and methods that helped define european literary studies and the practice of scholarly literary criticism. It records discussion of philological method, textual criticism and linguistic change, and its essays make a durable academic reference work for historians of language and literature alike. Instructors assembling a university literature course find reliable models of argument and annotated discussion useful for teaching; researchers find lines of inquiry that continue to inform comparative literary analysis. The discussions often echo the conversations of learned circles such as the Cambridge Philological Society, and their historical vantage offers collectors and curious readers a vivid sense of critical life in the academy. For classic-literature collectors the volume provides both provenance and intellectual interest; for casual readers it offers accessible routes into the study of medieval and modern texts. Designed for long-term use, the essays reward repeated study and repay careful bibliographic attention, too. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354188966
• ISBN13: 9789354188961
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"