Chaucer

by John Lawlor

Book Overview

Originally published in 1968. A critical interpretation of Chaucer's narrative poetry which concentrates on three major groupings - the early love-visions, the 'tragedye' of Troilus and Criseyde, and the Canterbury Tales. Emphasis is laid on Chaucer as an oral narrator and on the varying skills which this role encourages and sustains. The quotations are liberal and throughout help is given to the reader unfamiliar with Middle English...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367357534
• ISBN13: 9780367357535
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"