The Index of Middle English Prose

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The book explores the significant contributions of Archbishop Laud to the Bodleian Library during his tenure as Chancellor of the University of Oxford, highlighting over twelve thousand manuscripts he donated. It details a diverse collection, including rare religious texts like Wycliffite New Testaments and unique dialect sermons, alongside notable secular works such as The Canterbury Tales and Mandeville's Travels. The author, S. J. Ogilvie-Thomson, brings expertise in medieval literature, providing valuable insights into these historical manuscripts.