Chaucer

Chaucer

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Summary

Introduces you to the life and works of Chaucer. This book explores some of his major works. It includes the exploration of: how to read the poems in the form in which Chaucer wrote them; why Chaucer was so important to the development of English poetry; Chaucer's poetry of warfare and chivalry; and more.

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Chaucer by Catherine Richardson

Chaucer - A Beginner's Guide introduces you to the life and works of this eminent and prolific writer. By exploring some of his major works the writer shows the relevance of Chaucer today and helps you to develop your own responses to the poetry. Catherine Richardson's informative text includes the exploration of:  how to read the poems in the form in which Chaucer wrote them.  why Chaucer was so important to the development of English poetry  Chaucer's poetry of warfare and chivalry  How the critics of Chaucer can help us to understand his work.
Catherine Richardson is a lecturer in Medieval Literature at the University of Kent, England.
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ISBN 13 9780340803615
ISBN 10 0340803614
Title Chaucer
Author Catherine Richardson
Series Beginner's Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2001-11-30
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.