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Middle English
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Anthology of Middle English Literature (1350-1485) 
 Contains links to full-text medieval plays and lyrics, and works by Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, William Langland, Sir Thomas Malory, and others. Also includes links to related essays, and biographical information. From Luminarium. http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Literature by Place Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Chaucer Metapage
A directory of Internet sites devoted to British author Geoffrey Chaucer, his writings (particularly The Canterbury Tales ), and medieval life generally. http://www.unc.edu/depts/chaucer/ Topics: Authors by Region, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Notable People, Poetry, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Geoffrey Chaucer
Contains a Chaucer biography and chronology; annotated selections of the Canterbury Tales; and information on authors, life, and science during Chaucer's time. Also explores Middle English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. From Harvard University. http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Notable People, Poetry Last updated Oct 2, 2004 geoffreychaucer.org: An Annotated Guide to Online Resources
This site lists, evaluates, and describes many Geoffrey Chaucer-related Web sites. Topics include biography, bibliography, background, commentary, images, Middle English, and teaching resources. Searchable. http://geoffreychaucer.org/ Topics: Authors by Region, History By Place, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Notable People, Poetry Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments
Read how a squire was trained, how a coronation ceremony was conducted (in both modern and Middle English), or what the code of chivalry is. See photos of arms and armour (some reproductions), view the complete text of the Magna Carta, and a biography of Charlemagne by Will Durant. A special Chivalry Kidzone is also offered; plus extensive glossaries on Arms & Armour and Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tourney ; and tournament and jousting rules. Many of the documents are contemporary to the Middle Ages. Perfect site for re-enactors. http://www.chronique.com/ Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections: History, Weapons Last updated Aug 13, 2000 Tax Has Tenet [Ruined] Us Alle
A Middle English poem about "the poll taxes of 1377, 1379, 1380-81, which were one of the chief causes of the rebellion of 1381." Text and translation by TEAMS (The Consortium for the Teaching of the Middle Ages). http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/teams/tax.htm Topics: History By Place, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Poetry, Tax Filing Season Last updated Jan 18, 2006 TEAMS Middle English Texts
This site contains hundreds of Middle English texts including lyrics, poems, and tales such as "The Prophecy of Merlin," and "Robyn Hod and the Shryff off Notyngham." Each text is edited to "maintain the linguistic integrity of the original works," and includes notes, translations, and an introduction. From the Consortium for the Teaching of the Middle Ages (TEAMS), the University of Rochester (New York), and Medieval Institute Publications. http://www.lib.rochester.edu/camelot/teams/tmsmenu.htm Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Poetry Last updated Mar 20, 2003 Treasures in Full: Caxton's Chaucer
This site contains images of "William Caxton's two editions of Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales,' probably printed in 1476 and 1483." View images from the two editions separately or side by side. Site also includes background information about printer William Caxton, a timeline, a select bibliography, a brief glossary, and related links. From the British Library. http://www.bl.uk/treasures/caxton/homepage.html Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Literature by Place, Notable People, Poetry, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Technology Last updated Oct 2, 2004 |
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