Author(s): Kenneth Sisam (Editor)

Poetry, Verse, Prose, and Poetry Essays/Criticism | Literature, Mythology, Legends - Classical/Medieval (including Studies) | Rare, Collectable, Folios

Collection of English verse and prose from the fourteenth century based upon extracts from, among others, Robert Mannyng of Brunne's Handlyng Synne, Sir Orfeo, Michael of Northgate's Ayenbyte of Inwyt, The Gest Hystoriale of the Destruction of Troy, Piers Plowman, John Barbour's Bruce and John Gower.

Book in good condition. Inscription at top of inside front cover page. Light tanning on first and last pages and on page edges. Pages, cover - intact and sound. Cover - blue with gilt design and lettering. Dust jacket in poor condition - fading and tanning marks, scuffing and wear/tear at edges.