Reviews of the first publication:
every reader of medieval English literature will learn a great deal from every reading, and as he marvels at the range of the authors learning in many languages, his own understanding is improvedDr Gradon is very successful in her main aim, explaining some of the fundamental differences, both general and particular, between medieval and modern literature, leading to a better understanding of what medieval literature is about.
E.G. Stanley, The Yearbook of English Studies
there are many good things in this book: technique is an aspect of literature too much neglected by the critics, and Dr Gradons considerable erudition throws light into many dark corners of Old and Middle English literature.
A.J. Bliss, Review of English Studies
