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This work treats aspects of speaking in the Middle Ages, as evident in historical documents and literary texts. The role of speaking in society and literature is covered, and a closer analysis of how literary characters actually speak is offered.

Title Speaking in the medieval world / edited by Jean Godsall-Myers.
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher Leiden
Boston : Brill
Creation Date 2003
Notes Includes bibliographical references and index.
English
Content Contents
Acknowledgments
Notes on the Contributors
Introduction
PART ONE
PART TWO
Index
Series Cultures, beliefs, and traditions, 1382-5364
Extent 1 online resource (xii, 194 pages).
Language English
National Library system number 997010700470405171
MARC RECORDS
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