'Medieval Literature' combines classic critical essays alongside newer voices and approaches, highlighting the crucial criticism and vibrant debates on medieval literature throughout history. Holly Crocker and D. Vance Smith present a collection of essays from the leading contemporary scholars of medieval literature and culture, examining topics including gender, sexuality, politics, belief, language, nationhood, science and desire. The volume sheds light on critical discussions of the Medival period and shows how the study of Medieval literature is still relevant and exciting in the 21st...