Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. "A Good Short Debate Between Winner and Waster" is a significant 14th-century alliterative poem that serves as a powerful social and economic commentary on life in England around the year 1352. Written during a period of profound transition and unrest following the Black Death, the poem utilizes the traditional dream vision framework to present a debate between two allegorical figures: Winner, who represents the merchant class and the accumulation of wealth, and Waster, who represents the profligate aristocracy and the consumption of resources.This work provides invaluable insight into the competing values of the Middle Ages, touching upon themes of greed, labor, law, and the proper distribution of wealth. The poem is a prime example of the Alliterative Revival, showcasing the rhythmic complexity and linguistic richness of Middle English verse. This edition features a modern English rendering by the esteemed scholar Sir Israel Gollancz, making the intricate wordplay and historical nuances accessible to contemporary readers while preserving the spirit of the original text. "A Good Short Debate Between Winner and Waster" remains an essential text for those interested in medieval literature, social satire, and the economic history of late medieval England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025480695

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A Good Short Debate Between Winner and Waster : An Alliterative Poem on Social and Economic Problems in England in the Year 1352: With Modern English Rendering

Israel Gollancz

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Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'A Good Short Debate Between Winner and Waster' is a significant 14th-century alliterative poem that serves as a powerful social and economic commentary on life in England around the year 1352. Written during a period of profound transition and unrest following the Black Death, the poem utilizes the traditional dream vision framework to present a debate between two allegorical figures: Winner, who represents the merchant class and the accumulation of wealth, and Waster, who represents the profligate aristocracy and the consumption of resources.This work provides invaluable insight into the competing values of the Middle Ages, touching upon themes of greed, labor, law, and the proper distribution of wealth. The poem is a prime example of the Alliterative Revival, showcasing the rhythmic complexity and linguistic richness of Middle English verse. This edition features a modern English rendering by the esteemed scholar Sir Israel Gollancz, making the intricate wordplay and historical nuances accessible to contemporary readers while preserving the spirit of the original text. 'A Good Short Debate Between Winner and Waster' remains an essential text for those interested in medieval literature, social satire, and the economic history of late medieval England.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025480695

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