Word as bond in English literature from the Middle Ages to the Restoration /

For centuries, the transmission of power in feudal European society depended on a code of fidelity, of political allegiance, and truth to one's word. The word as bond extended to include not only the pledge of allegiance between subject and king, but the troth-plight between lovers, the vow of...

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Main Authors:	Canfield, J. Douglas (John Douglas), 1941-, Canfield, J. Douglas (John Douglas), 1941-2003
Corporate Author:	Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia : University of Pennsylvania Press, [1989], ©1989 Philadelphia : c1989 Philadelphia : ©1989 Philadelphia : c1989 Philadelphia : [1989]
Subjects:	1100 - 1700 1100-1700 Early modern, 1500-1700 Geschichte 700-1700 Middle English, 1100-1500 Allegiance in literature Betrothal in literature Civilization, Medieval, in literature Constancy in literature English literature > Psychological aspects English literature > Early modern, 1500-1700 > History and criticism English literature > Middle English, 1100-1500 > History and criticism Loyalty in literature Oaths in literature Trust in literature Vows in literature English literature English literature > Early modern English literature > Middle English Criticism, interpretation, etc

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