A new critical biography of medieval England’s most famous poet.
For over six centuries, Chaucer has epitomized poetic greatness, though more recent treatments of The Canterbury Tales’ lively and often risqu? style have made his name more synonymous with bawdy humor. But beyond his poetic achievements, Chaucer assumed various roles including those of royal attendant, soldier, customs official, justice of the peace, and more. In this book, Mary Flannery chronicles Chaucer’s life during one of the most turbulent periods of English history, illuminating how he came to be known not only as the father of English poetry but also as England’s “merry bard.”Author: Mary Flannery
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 07/30/2024
Series: Medieval Lives
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.78h x 5.81w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9781789148633
Language: English
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