English 22 - Medieval English Literature

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Dartmouth College

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Not offered in 2008-2009, may be offered in 2009-2010 An introduction to the literature of the "Middle English" period (ca. 1100- ca. 1500), concentrating on the emergence of English as a literary language in the twelfth and early thirteenth centuries and on some of the great masterworks of the late fourteenth century. Readings will include early texts on King Arthur, th e lai s of Marie de France, the satirical poe m The Owl and the Nightingale , the romanc e Sir Orfeo, Pearl , an d Sir Gawain and the Green Knight , th e Book of Margery Kempe , and the York Cycle. Most readings in modern English translation, with some explorations into the original language . Dist: LIT; WCult: W. Course Group I. CA tags Cultural Studies and Popular Culture, National Traditions and Countertraditions . Edmondson, Otter, Travis.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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