Chaucer's Official Life (1912)

By James Root Hulbert

Book Overview

Chaucer's Official Life (1912) is a book written by James Root Hulbert that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important figures in English literature. The book explores Chaucer's life from his birth in London in the 14th century to his death in 1400, tracing his career as a poet, diplomat, and civil servant. Hulbert draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a detailed portrait of Chaucer's life, including his family background, education, and early literary influences. The book also explores Chaucer's relationships with other important figures of his time, including John of Gaunt and Richard II, and provides insights into the social and political context in which he lived and worked. Overall, Chaucer's Official Life is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important medieval poet.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: 1164151053
• ISBN13: 9781164151050
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"