The Norton Anthology of English Literature - Ninth Edition - Volume 1

Sep 21, 2026

The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Ninth Edition, Volume 1 presents a curated collection spanning the Middle Ages through earlier periods, organized with an extensive contents structure. The front matter lists the general editors and contributing scholarly staff, publication information, copyright and cataloging details, and format notes for the printed text. The volume includes a preface, acknowledgments, an introduction with a timeline, and selections across multiple literary traditions such as Anglo-Saxon, Irish, and Anglo-Norman literature, including major works and translations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

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Pages3309

Reading Time84 h 56 min

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Preface to the Ninth Edition

Acknowledgments

The Middle Ages (to ca. 1485)

Introduction

Timeline

Anglo-Saxon Literature

Irish Literature

Anglo-Norman Literature

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FAQs

What does Volume 1 of The Norton Anthology of English Literature include?

It contains selections focused on the Middle Ages (to ca. 1485), along with supporting materials such as a preface, acknowledgments, and an introduction with a timeline.

Who are the editors associated with the Ninth Edition and this volume?

Stephen Greenblatt is listed as General Editor, and M. H. Abrams is listed as founding editor emeritus, with additional editorial and staff roles named in the front matter.

How is the contents organized in this volume?

The contents section structures the material by major periods and literary categories (e.g., Anglo-Saxon, Irish, Anglo-Norman), and then lists individual works within each section.

Sep 21, 2026

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