Life-Records of Chaucer ...: The Robberies of Chaucer by Richard Brerelay and Others at Westminster, and at Hatcham, Surrey, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1
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Life-Records of Chaucer meticulously documents aspects of Geoffrey Chaucer's life through contemporary legal records. Edited from original enrolments by Walford D. Selby, the volume focuses on the robberies Chaucer experienced in 1390 at Westminster and Hatcham, Surrey.
Contributors Francis Tate, Frederick James Furnivall, Edward Augustus Bond, Richard Edward Gent Kirk, and Walter Rye offer valuable insights into the historical and legal context surrounding these incidents. The book sheds light on the socio-economic conditions of 14th-century England and Chaucer's involvement in legal matters, making it a significant resource for scholars of medieval history and literature.
This compilation offers a unique glimpse into the personal life of one of English literature's most enduring figures, enriching our understanding of the man behind works such as "The Canterbury Tales."
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