I love Middle English

Today was my first day of Chaucer. The largest complaint I hear about that class is that reading Middle English is a pain. Dr. Rice assigns a text that contains the Middle English. There are great footnotes, but it does take a little longer than reading in Modern English.

I have to say, though, that I love Middle English! As soon as I start trying to pronounce it, I know I get it wrong, but once you get into the rhythm of it, it's not that difficult to follow. Of course, I have had some prior experience reading it, so that give me an advantage.

Reading Middle English has reawakened my desire to learn Old English as well. It's so much fun!