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- Title
Some Unindexed Verses from Bodleian Manuscripts--With Some Further Thoughts on Method.
- Authors
HANNA, RALPH
- Abstract
This article explores the discovery of previously overlooked Middle English verses in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. The author emphasizes the limitations of previous cataloguing efforts, which focused on formal texts and neglected peripheral areas and Latin manuscripts. Examples of the newly discovered verses are provided, highlighting their significance in understanding Middle English literature. The text also discusses the challenges of accurately identifying and categorizing verse in medieval manuscripts, emphasizing the need for careful reading and analysis. Scholars studying medieval manuscripts and their poetic content will find this article to be a valuable resource.
- Subjects
BODLEIAN Library; MANUSCRIPTS; ARCHIVES; MEDIEVAL manuscripts; COPYING; BIBLIOGRAPHY; CATALOGS
- Publication
Journal of the Early Book Society, 2023, Vol 26, p209
- ISSN
1525-6790
- Publication type
Article