User:Billnewsome
Hello.
My name is Bill Newsome. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English with a focus in Old and Middle English literature at the University of Kentucky.
Interests and Expertise
[edit]My main interest lies in medieval literature, especialy that of England. I'm also very interested in the supernatural and folk literatures of the world, particularly the supernatural English and Scottish ballads.
Articles created
[edit]Articles edited
[edit]- Sumer Is Icumen In--corrected the Modern English translation to bring it in line with current critical opinion.
- Vice (character)--major editing of the article to include the Vice's main characteristics, origin, and influence upon Renaissance drama.
- The Castle of Perseverance--added the synopsis of the play.
- N-Town Plays--greatly enlarged the article to add sections discussing the manuscript, the location, the date, sources, editions, and references.
- Gorboduc (play)--added the synopsis of the play.