John Hardyng, Chronicle
Edited from British Library MS Lansdowne 204: Volume 1
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2015
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New edition
Medieval Institute Publications (Verlag)
978-1-58044-213-8 (ISBN)
Medieval Institute Publications (Verlag)
978-1-58044-213-8 (ISBN)
One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VI's reign, written in 18,782 lines of verse and seven folios of prose, offers a compelling insight into the tastes, hopes, and anxieties of a late fifteenth century gentleman who witnessed -- and all too often participated in -- each of the key events that defined his era.
One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VI's reign, John Hardyng's first Chronicle, written in 18,782 lines of verse and seven folios of prose, offers a compelling insight into the tastes, hopes, and anxieties of a late fifteenth century gentleman who witnessed -- and all too often participated in -- each of the key events that defined his era. Completed in 1457, Hardyng's initial Chronicle has previously been largely overlooked in comparison to the more condensed second version, written to promote Richard, Duke of York's claim to the throne. Hardyng's interest in Britain's past is typical of the gentry's enthusiasm for historical works, while his concern with war and duty reflects the importance of such matters to men of his rank.
One of a handful of texts written in the twilight years of Henry VI's reign, John Hardyng's first Chronicle, written in 18,782 lines of verse and seven folios of prose, offers a compelling insight into the tastes, hopes, and anxieties of a late fifteenth century gentleman who witnessed -- and all too often participated in -- each of the key events that defined his era. Completed in 1457, Hardyng's initial Chronicle has previously been largely overlooked in comparison to the more condensed second version, written to promote Richard, Duke of York's claim to the throne. Hardyng's interest in Britain's past is typical of the gentry's enthusiasm for historical works, while his concern with war and duty reflects the importance of such matters to men of his rank.
James Simpson is the Donald P. and Katharine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University.Sarah Peverley is a medievalist, book historian, broadcaster, and BBC Radio 3 New Generation Thinker.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Manuscript Description
Chronicle
Dedication and Prologue
Hardyng's Contents Page
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Explanatory Notes
Textual Notes
Index
Bibliography
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.10.2015 |
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Reihe/Serie | TEAMS Middle English Texts Series |
Zusatzinfo | 12 Illustrations, black and white |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 210 x 260 mm |
Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
ISBN-10 | 1-58044-213-7 / 1580442137 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-58044-213-8 / 9781580442138 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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