Publisher's Synopsis
""Early English Poetry, Ballads, And Popular Literature Of The Middle Ages V1"" is a book written by John Payne Collier and first published in 1840. The book is an anthology of various forms of literature that were popular in England during the Middle Ages, including poetry, ballads, and other types of popular literature. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different type of literature. The first section contains examples of early English poetry, including works by Chaucer and other poets. The second section focuses on ballads, which were popular songs that were often sung by minstrels. The third section contains examples of popular literature, including tales of Robin Hood and other popular characters. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and literary history of England during the Middle Ages, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this period of history or in the development of English literature.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
