The Middle English Book: Scribes and Readers, 1350–1500. By Michael Johnston.

  • Published In: Library, 2024, v. 25, n. 4. P. 502 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Edwards, A S G 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the article is an evaluation of a book that argues for the proliferation of manuscript forms in late medieval England, particularly in relation to Middle English literary culture. The author critiques the selection of texts analyzed, which includes four poems, questioning their representativeness and the limited evidence base used to support the claims made. The article highlights issues with the methodology, the lack of comparative analysis with manuscripts in other languages, and inconsistencies in the manuscript counts presented. Overall, the critique suggests that the book does not adequately fulfill its stated aims and raises important questions about the nature of Middle English manuscript production. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Library. 2024/12, Vol. 25, Issue 4, p502
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-2160
  • DOI:10.1093/library/fpae061
  • Accession Number:185321991
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