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Most I ryden by Rybbesdale

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Most I ryden by Rybbesdale
Text contains Most I ryden by Rybbesdale, and the start of In a fryht as Y con fare fremede
Writtenlate-13th or early-14th century
LanguageMiddle English

"Most I ryden by Rybbesdale" ('If I were to ride through Ribblesdale'), also titled "The Fair Maid of Ribblesdale", is an anonymous late-13th or early-14th century Middle English lyric poem.[1] The text forms part of the collection known as the Harley Lyrics (MS. Harley 2253, f. 66v).[1]

Summary

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In this secular lyric the which the speaker lists and describes the various parts of his lady (excepting one) in a literary blason.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Fein, ed. 2014.
  2. ^ Millett, ed. 2003.

Sources

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  • Fein, Susanna Greer, ed. (2014). "Art. 34, Most I ryden by Rybbesdale: Introduction". The Complete Harley 2253 Manuscript. TEAMS Middle English Texts. Vol. 2 (online ed.). Kalamazoo, MI: Medieval Institute Publications.
  • Millett, Bella, ed. (30 July 2003). "Mosti ryden by Rybbesdale: introduction". Wessex Parallel WebTexts.

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