Originally published in 1968. A critical interpretation of Chaucer's narrative poetry which concentrates on three major groupings - the early love-visions, the ‘tragedye’ of Troilus and Criseyde, and the Canterbury Tales. Emphasis is laid on Chaucer as an oral narrator and on the varying skills which this role encourages and sustains. The quotations are liberal and throughout help is given to the reader unfamiliar with Middle English.
| ISBN: | 9780367357535 |
| Publication date: | 1st February 2021 |
| Author: | John Lawlor |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 184 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: Chaucer |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Literary studies: poetry and poets History and Archaeology |