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Older Scots Reading Group: Palyce of Honour, Prologue, ll. 1-126
The Older Scots Reading Group is for people interested in literature produced in Scotland between 1375-1550. This is an incredibly rich period, featuring authors experimenting with form and language. The texts themselves are written in Older Scots – a language closely related to Middle English, but with some unique attributes. This reading group will provide a relaxed introduction to this period and language.
This term we will focus on reading the Palyce of Honour, a dream vision poetry by Gavin Douglas that often draws parallels with the House of Fame. But is it purely derivative or is there something more subtle at work? Join us to find out! Please bring your own copy of the text if you can – the 2018 TEAMS METS edition by David Parkinson is recommended.
No intensive preparation required. Both undergraduates and postgraduates are welcome and there are usually snacks. If you have any questions, contact megan.bushnell@ling-phil.ox.ac.uk.
Date:
21 January 2026, 14:30
Venue:
Room 30.401 in the Schwarzman Centre
Speaker: Various Speakers
Organiser:
Megan Bushnell
Part of:
Older Scots Reading Group
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editor:
Katy Terry
