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The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation

The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation

Root, Robert Kilburn

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Literary CriticismPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1417925299
ISBN13: 9781417925292
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation is a comprehensive book written by Robert Kilburn Root. The book is a guide to the study and appreciation of the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important and influential poets of the Middle Ages. The book provides a detailed analysis of Chaucer's poetry, including his most famous works such as The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and The Book of the Duchess. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Chaucer's poetry. The first chapter provides an overview of Chaucer's life and times, and discusses the historical and literary context in which his poetry was written. The second chapter examines Chaucer's language and style, and provides a detailed analysis of his use of meter, rhyme, and other poetic devices. The third chapter focuses on Chaucer's themes and motifs, and explores the various themes that run throughout his poetry, including love, death, religion, and politics. The fourth chapter examines Chaucer's characters, and provides a detailed analysis of the various characters that appear in his poetry. The fifth chapter provides a guide to reading and interpreting Chaucer's poetry, and offers tips and strategies for approaching his work. The book also includes a glossary of literary terms and a bibliography of secondary sources for further reading. Overall, The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation is an essential resource for anyone interested in the poetry of Geoffrey Chaucer, and provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of his work.1922. Contents: Chaucer�������s England; Chaucer; The Romaunt of the Rose; The Minor Poems; Boethius and the Astrolabe; Troilus and Criseyde; The House of Fame; The Legend of Good Women; The Canterbury Tales, Group A; The Canterbury Tales, Group B; The Canterbury Tales, Group C and D; and The Canterbury Tales, Groups E, F, G, H, I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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