Includes bibliography (leaves 709-711) and indexes. / lxix, 968 leaves ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Chronological survey of editions and criticisms of the Middle English lyric emphasising 20th century works. Summarizes the content of each work and conveys its style and the author's voice by means of quotations. A general introduction discusses critical trends and aspects of the genre. Concludes with indexes of scholars and critics ; subjects discussed ; first lines of poems listed in the Index of Middle English Verse and its Supplement ; and, a temporary index of poems not noted in either. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of English, 1999

Includes bibliography (leaves 709-711) and indexes. / lxix, 968 leaves ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Chronological survey of editions and criticisms of the Middle English lyric emphasising 20th century works. Summarizes the content of each work and conveys its style and the author's voice by means of quotations. A general introduction discusses critical trends and aspects of the genre. Concludes with indexes of scholars and critics ; subjects discussed ; first lines of poems listed in the Index of Middle English Verse and its Supplement ; and, a temporary index of poems not noted in either. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of English, 1999