Medieval Literature: The Basics Av Angela Jane (Seton Hall University South Orange New Jersey Usa Seton Hall University Seton Hall University South Or

<P><EM>Medieval Literature: The Basics</EM> is an engaging introduction to this fascinating body of literature. The volume breaks down the variety of genres used in the corpus of medieval literature and makes these texts accessible to readers. It engages with the familiarities present in the narratives and connects these ideas with a contemporary, twenty-first century audience. The volume also addresses contemporary medievalism to show the presence of medieval literature in contemporary culture, such as film, television, games, and novels. From Dante and Chaucer to Christine de Pisan, this book deals with questions such as:</P><UL><LI>What is medieval literature?</LI><LI>What are some of the key topics and genres of medieval literature?</LI><LI>How did it evolve as technology, such as the printing press, developed?</LI><LI>How has it remained relevant in the twenty-first century?</LI></UL><P><EM>Medieval Literature: The Basics</EM> is an ideal introduction for students coming to the su