Critical Essays On Chaucer S Canterbury Tales

Literary critics and commentators examine and expound upon an important story in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Provides insight into a "classic gem of English literature."

Essays address the works of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400).

An anthology of 19 essays spanning the 20th century take a variety of approaches to Troilus and Criseyde and three early poems, considering the whole pieces, particular themes, and the literary and historical context. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Introduction: Canterbury tales IV-V and literary value -- Clerk -- Merchant -- Squire -- Franklin.

Presents a collection of critical essays on the Canterbury tales by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Originally published in 1994. Chaucer is considered the first major humorist in English literature and is particularly interesting as he reflects the humor of predecessors and contemporaries as well as defines development for subsequent British humor. This collection presents essays that define the nature of Chaucerian humor, examine Chaucer’s works from a variety of theoretical perspectives, and consider genres of humor within his writing. This is an excellent work of critical discourse that adds important understanding of Chaucer as well as the field of comedy in literature.