Cultural Difference and Material Culture in Middle English Romance is popular PDF and ePub book, written by Dominique Battles in 2013-09-13, it is a fantastic choice for those who relish reading online the Literary Criticism genre. Let's immerse ourselves in this engaging Literary Criticism book by exploring the summary and details provided below. Remember, Cultural Difference and Material Culture in Middle English Romance can be Read Online from any device for your convenience.
Cultural Difference and Material Culture in Middle English Romance Book PDF Summary
This book explores how the cultural distinctions and conflicts between Anglo-Saxons and Normans originating with the Norman Conquest of 1066 prevailed well into the fourteenth century and are manifest in a significant number of Middle English romances including King Horn, Havelok the Dane, Sir Orfeo, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and others. Specifically, the study looks at how the material culture of these poems (architecture, battle tactic, landscapes) systematically and persistently distinguishes between Norman and Anglo-Saxon cultural identity. Additionally, it examines the influence of the English Outlaw Tradition, itself grounded in Anglo-Saxon resistance to the Norman Conquest, as expressed in specific recurring scenes (disguise and infiltration, forest exile) found in many Middle English romances. In the broadest sense, a significant number of Middle English romances, including some of the most well-read and often-taught, set up a dichotomy of two ruling houses headed by a powerful lord, who compete for power and influence. This book examines the cultural heritage behind each of these pairings to show how poets repeatedly contrast essentially Norman and Anglo-Saxon values and ruling styles.
Detail Book of Cultural Difference and Material Culture in Middle English Romance PDF
- Author : Dominique Battles
- Release : 13 September 2013
- Publisher : Routledge
- ISBN : 9781136156625
- Genre : Literary Criticism
- Total Page : 252 pages
- Language : English
- PDF File Size : 15,9 Mb
If you're still pondering over how to secure a PDF or EPUB version of the book Cultural Difference and Material Culture in Middle English Romance by Dominique Battles, don't worry! All you have to do is click the 'Get Book' buttons below to kick off your Download or Read Online journey. Just a friendly reminder: we don't upload or host the files ourselves.