Chaucer : the Canterbury tales /

Chaucer : the Canterbury tales /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Ashton, Gail, 1957-
Imprint:	New York : St. Martin's Press, 1998.
Description:	viii, 206 p. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Analysing texts
Subject:	Chaucer, Geoffrey, -- -1400. -- Canterbury tales. Chaucer, Geoffrey, -- -1400 -- Outlines, syllabi, etc. Chaucer, Geoffrey, -- -1400. Canterbury tales (Chaucer, Geoffrey) Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature. Tales, Medieval -- History and criticism. Storytelling in literature. Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature -- Examinations. Examinations. Storytelling in literature -- Examinations. Tales, Medieval -- Examinations. Outlines and syllabi. Study guides.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3303661

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ISBN:	031221376X 0312213778 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 202) and index.

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Summary:	Detailed textual analysis of the tales of theMiller,theNun's Priest, theWife of Bathand thePardoner,as well as theGeneral Prologue,invites the reader to sharpen critical faculties, extend knowledge and engage with the text itself in order to appreciate the work of this fascinating, complex and surprisingly modern writer more fully. This study has something for expert and student alike, as it demonstrates various approaches that can be adopted to learn about style, structure, multiple voices and the key themes of Chaucer's work. It offers careful support and a thoughtful framework upon which to base analysis and challenges to form ideas and opinions.
Physical Description:	viii, 206 p. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 202) and index.
ISBN:	031221376X 0312213778