Thomas Hoccleve: A Facsimile of the Autograph Verse Manuscripts: Henry E. Huntington Library, San Marino (California), MSS HM 111 and HM 744; ... English Text Society Supplementary Series) [Hardcover]

Thomas Hoccleve (Author), J. A. Burrow (Introduction), A.I. Doyle (Introduction)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0197224202 | ISBN-13: 978-0197224205 | Publication Date: October 16, 2008 | Edition: Fine Facsimile Reprint

Thomas Hoccleve was a scribe in royal service from ca. 1386 to 1426, as well as a 'Chaucerian' poet who has attracted much interest, especially for his autobiographical poems. This facsimile reproduces three manuscripts containing all of his known poetry except his Regiment of Princes (of which no autograph copy survives). It provides a rare opportunity to see how a medieval English poet presented his own work in copies which he made himself, meticulously spelled and metred. Although these manuscripts have attracted much scholarly attention, only a few pages have been previously reproduced in published studies. The Introduction includes the first full description of the contents and structure of the three volumes, with discussions of the author's handwriting, use of abbreviations and punctuations based on advances in palaeographical study and historical knowledge of Hoccleve's context.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is a volume of lasting value. It will form a secure base for the future study of a poet whose work has attracted increasing scholarly interest in recent years. --A. S. G. Edwards, Times Literary Supplement

We must be grateful to John Burrow and Ian Doyle for ensuring that future research can proceed from a firm foundation. . . . It will be essential reading not just for the burgeoning Hoccleve industry but also for all students of manuscript production in this period. . . . The authoritative introduction by John Burrow and Ian Doyle sets the facsimiles in their appropriate contexts. --The Library

About the Author

J.A. Burrow is at Emeritus Professor and Senior Research Fellow, University of Bristol. A.I. Doyle is at formerly Keeper of Rare Books, University Library, University of Durham.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 466 pages
• Publisher: Early English Text Society; Fine Facsimile Reprint edition (October 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0197224202
• ISBN-13: 978-0197224205
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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