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1. Harley MS 2253, ff 1r-48v

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 2253, ff 1r-48v
Title:
Collection of hagiographical texts
Scope & Content:
Collection of hagiographical texts in Anglo-Norman French including: 1. 'Vitas patrum' (formerly attributed to Henry d'Arci), incipit: 'En lonur de damne de le omnipotent' (ff. 1r-22v); 2. 'La passioun nostre seignour' (an extract from the versified biblical history of Hermann of Valenciennes)...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Anglo-Norman
Date Range:
Late 13th century
Extent:
48 folios.

2. Harley MS 2253, ff 49r-142v

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 2253, ff 49r-142v
Title:
Miscellany of (the 'Harley Lyrics')
Scope & Content:
Miscellany of texts including secular and religious lyrics (also known as the 'Harley Lyrics') in English, Anglo-Norman, and Latin. This part of the manuscript (except for folio 52v) was written by the so-called 'Harley scribe', active in or near Ludlow (Southern Shropshire) from 1314 to c. 1349...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Anglo-Norman, English, Middle, and Latin
Date Range:
c 1330-c 1340
Extent:
95 folios.

3. Harley MS 2253

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley MS 2253
Title:
Henri d'Acre, Miscellany of secular and religious lyrics (also known as the 'Harley Lyrics'), including King Horn and the Follies of Fashion, and Psalms listed for recitation at certain times (imperfect)
Scope & Content:
The manuscript divides in two parts. Part I (ff. 1r-48v) includes a collection of hagiographical texts in Anglo-Norman French. Part II (ff. 49r-140v and 142r-142v, except for folio 52v) was written in c. 1330-1340 by the so-called 'Harley scribe' and contains a miscellany of texts including secu...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Anglo-Norman, English, Middle, and Latin
Date Range:
Late 13th century-1st half of the 14th century
Extent:

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