Medieval English in a Multilingual Context Current Methodologies and Approaches

“This book provides a practical guide to current theories and methodologies in medieval English multilingualism, as a response to the ‘growing interest in the multilingual culture of medieval Britain and its impact on the development of English’ (p. 1). This wide-ranging volume is designed to complement recent advances in the field ... . The detailed bibliographies at the end of each chapter will also be of use to researchers or teachers looking for further information.” (Christine Wallis, English Language & Linguistics, Issue (2), August 19, 2025)

“This excellent volume contains individually strong chapters that have been thoughtfully curated by editors Sara M. Pons-Sanz and Louise Sylvester … . this is an impressive collection that moves the field forward in exciting ways while also making clear the rich potential for future studies. The chapters are uniformly of high quality and interest … . Medieval English in a Multilingual Context is a valuable contribution to the field in far more than a linguistic context.” (Lindy Brady, SELIM - Journal of the Spanish Society for Medieval English Language and Literature, Vol. 29 (1), 2024)

Sara M. Pons-Sanz  is Reader in Language and Communication at Cardiff University, UK. She led the AHRC-funded network Medieval English (ca600-1500) in a Multilingual Context and co-led the AHRC-funded Gersum Project. She is the author of  The Lexical Effects of Anglo-Scandinavian Linguistic Contact on Old English , and other books and articles on medieval English.