First published in 1914, this volume contains the complete text of The Nonnë Prestes Tale. The Ellesmere manuscript is used as the main source, though elements of the Harleian version are also present. Consummately edited by Lilian Winstanley (1876–1960), the text also contains generous explanatory notes, a glossary of terms, together with a lengthy introduction which provides contextual information on the tale and a chronological overview of Chaucer's life. This book will remain of value to anyone with an interest in The Canterbury Tales or the history of Chaucerian criticism.
| ISBN: | 9781107648043 |
| Publication date: | 18th November 2011 |
| Author: | Geoffrey Chaucer |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 134 pages |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: general |
First published in 1914, this volume contains the complete text of The Nonnë Prestes Tale. The Ellesmere manuscript is used as the main source, though elements of the Harleian version are also present. Consummately edited by Lilian Winstanley (1876–1960), the text also contains generous explanatory notes, a glossary of terms, together with a lengthy introduction which provides contextual information on the tale and a chronological overview of Chaucer's life. This book will remain of value to anyone with an interest in The Canterbury Tales or the history of Chaucerian criticism.
The Nonnë Prestes Tale features in the following genres: Literary studies: general
The Nonnë Prestes Tale is available in Paperback
The Nonnë Prestes Tale was written by Geoffrey Chaucer and published by Cambridge University Press
The Nonnë Prestes Tale has 134 pages
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