30 Great Myths about Chaucer

by Thomas A Prendergast and Stephanie Trigg

The facts and fictions that continue to shape our understanding of Chaucer and his place in literary tradition

Is Chaucer the father of English literature? The first English poet? Was he a feminist? A political opportunist? A spy? Is Chaucer's language too difficult for modern readers? 30 Great Myths about Chaucer explores the widely held ideas and opinions about the medieval poet, discussing how 'myths' have influenced Chaucer's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119194059
• ISBN13: 9781119194057
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"