Chaucer's Nuns And Other Essays

By M. Madeleva

Book Overview

""Chaucer's Nuns and Other Essays"" is a collection of critical essays written by Madeleva, M. The book focuses on the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, particularly his depiction of nuns in ""The Canterbury Tales."" Madeleva analyzes Chaucer's portrayal of nuns and their place in medieval society, as well as the larger themes of power, gender, and religion in his work. The essays also explore other topics related to medieval literature, such as the role of women in medieval romance and the influence of Christianity on medieval poetry. With its insightful analysis and engaging writing, ""Chaucer's Nuns and Other Essays"" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval literature and the works of Geoffrey Chaucer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163146358
• ISBN13: 9781163146354
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"