The Prose Brut: The Development of an English Chronicle

by Lister M. Matheson

This is not a new edition of the Middle English text that survives in more manuscripts than almost any other. Rather, this work classifies and groups the manuscripts and early printed editions, and comments on the relationships that developed among them from the late 14th to and sometimes beyond the 15th century. Covers the common versions, the ext

388 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1998

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of the various versions of the Brut, but especially those in Middle English. The MS list is a bit out of date in places, and the discussion of Latin Bruts, especially those from the 14th century, is sparse and often lacking. Should be the first point of reference for most things on the Brut.