Cursor Mundi

Cursor Mundi (The Cursur o the World) is a Middle English poem dating from the 14th century. This volume presents four versions of the Northumbrian poem. A significant work of medieval literature, "Cursor Mundi" recounts the history of the world from a Christian perspective, beginning with the Creation and continuing through the Last Judgment. This edition, meticulously compiled and edited, offers invaluable insights into the language, literature, and religious thought of the period.

Students and scholars of Middle English, medieval history, and religious studies will find this edition an indispensable resource for understanding the cultural and literary landscape of 14th-century England. The variations across the four versions provide a unique opportunity to study linguistic and textual evolution.

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