Johnston, Michael. 2023. The Middle English Book: Scribes and Readers, 1350–1500. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Pp. xvi + 288. ISBN 9780192871770.
Key Points
The work details how scribes influenced the production and distribution of middle english books and writings.
Johnston illustrates the connection between readers and these texts, emphasizing their role in the literary landscape of the time.
Engaging with manuscripts from this period, the review elaborates on the significance of 1350–1500 for middle english literature.
The analysis provides insights into the interaction between literature and the society that consumed it, revealing cultural trends.
Abstract
Book review of Johnston, Michael. 2023. The Middle English Book: Scribes and Readers, 1350–1500. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Pp. xvi + 288. ISBN 9780192871770.
Johnston, Michael. 2023. The Middle English Book: Scribes and Readers, 1350–1500. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Pp. xvi + 288. ISBN 9780192871770. | Synapse