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Chaucer and His Poetry

Chaucer and His Poetry

Kittredge, George Lyman

Hardcover

Literary FiguresPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1432607871
ISBN13: 9781432607876
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chaucer and His Poetry is a book written by George Lyman Kittredge that explores the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important figures in English literature. The book begins with an overview of Chaucer's life, including his education, career, and personal relationships. It then delves into his poetry, analyzing his most famous works such as The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and The Book of the Duchess. Kittredge examines the themes, literary techniques, and historical context of Chaucer's poetry, providing insights into his literary genius and his impact on English literature. The book also includes a detailed bibliography of Chaucer's works and a glossary of Middle English terms, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of medieval literature. Overall, Chaucer and His Poetry is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the greatest poets in English history.1927. Lectures delivered in 1914 on the Percy Turnbull Memorial Foundation in the Johns Hopkins University by Kittredge Gurney Professor of English Literature in Harvard University. Contents: The Man and His Times; The Book of the Duchess; The House of Fame; Troilus; The Canterbury Tales-I; and The Canterbury Tales-II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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