Robert Meadows White's "The Ormulum" is a Middle English verse homily in 10,000 lines, attributed to a monk named Orm. This edition provides modern readers with an accessible translation of the text and provides valuable insight into the evolution of the English language.
The Ormulum is a Middle English poem of great significance to both linguists and historians. This edition, edited by Robert Holt and Robert Meadows White, provides extensive commentary and a helpful glossary to aid in the understanding of this complex work. A must-read for anyone interested in Middle English literature and the development of the English language.
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