The Court in English Alliterative Poetry, 1350-1450 explores certain links between literature and society in the portrayal of courtly society in a group of alliterative texts: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Awntyrs off Arthure at the Terne Wathelyn, Morte Arthure, Wars of Alexander and the Gest Historiale of the Destruction of Troy. The book examines the social function of the texts and how they affect their audience.
- ISBN10 1445777010
- ISBN13 9781445777016
- Publish Date 20 October 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 136
- Language English