This essential Middle English textbook, now in its third edition, introduces students to the wide range of literature written in England between 1150 and 1400.

- New, thoroughly revised edition of this essential Middle English textbook.

- Introduces the language of the time, giving guidance on pronunciation, spelling, grammar, metre, vocabulary and regional dialects.

- Now includes extracts from 'Pearl' and Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde'.

- Bibliographic references have been updated throughout.

- Each text is accompanied by detailed notes.