Geoffrey Chaucer: unveiling the merry bard

A new critical biography of medieval England's most famous poet. For over six centuries, Chaucer has epitomized poetic greatness, though more recent treatments of The Canterbury Tales'lively and often risqu style have made his name more synonymous with bawdy humor. But beyond his poetic ac...

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Main Author: Flannery, Mary C. 1980- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Reaktion Books 2024
Series:Medieval lives
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Online Access:Klappentext
Summary:A new critical biography of medieval England's most famous poet. For over six centuries, Chaucer has epitomized poetic greatness, though more recent treatments of The Canterbury Tales'lively and often risqu style have made his name more synonymous with bawdy humor. But beyond his poetic achievements, Chaucer assumed various roles including those of royal attendant, soldier, customs official, justice of the peace, and more. In this book, Mary Flannery chronicles Chaucer's life during one of the most turbulent periods of English history, illuminating how he came to be known not only as the father of English poetry but also as England's "merry bard.
Physical Description:208 Seiten Illustrationen, Karten 23 cm
ISBN:9781789148633

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