Which manuscript source is important for preserving Middle English lyric poetry?
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Correct answer: The Harley Lyrics manuscripts
The Harley Lyrics manuscripts (British Library MS Harley 2253) preserve many Middle English lyric poems. They are crucial sources for studying the medieval lyric tradition.
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