A Preface to Chaucer: Studies in Medieval Perspective

by Durant Waite Robertson

Book Overview

What were the medieval stylistic, aesthetic, and literary conventions that Chancer drew upon and knew that his audience would understand? In this rich study Mr. Robertson has included 118 illustrations-of medieval sculpture, cathedral interiors, illuminated manuscripts, paintings, ornamental devices and decorations-to show how these conventions affected the visual arts of Chaucer's time. Special attention is directed to fundamental differences between...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691012946
• ISBN13: 9780691012940
• Release Date: September 1969
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 611 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.