Chaucer 1340-1400 by Richard West
The first great Englishman and his 'calamitous' century
'What Richard West does, in this lively and entertaining volume. . is to tell a series of stories about Chaucer, his age, and his works . . . West provides examples of the text in both its original and modernised form, tempting his readers to enjoy the experience of meeting Chaucer face to face. * BBC History Magazine *
West has written a genuinely fascinating book, the best kind of popular history . . . * Literary Review *
West has written a genuinely fascinating book, the best kind of popular history . . . * Literary Review *
Richard West is a journalist and writer who contributes regularly to The Times Literary Supplement and the Spectator. He has written many books, including a much-admired biography of Daniel Defoe, and is married to the writer Mary Kenny.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841194639 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841194638 |
| Title | Chaucer 1340-1400 |
| Author | Richard West |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2002-02-21 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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