02893nam 2200613 a 450 99620821800331620230617010525.01-281-31084-097866113108440-470-77582-30-470-77693-5(CKB)1000000000399517(EBL)350998(OCoLC)476170034(SSID)ssj0000120290(PQKBManifestationID)11143411(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000120290(PQKBWorkID)10080351(PQKB)11328934(MiAaPQ)EBC350998(EXLCZ)99100000000039951720010718d2003 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrChaucer and the Canterbury tales[electronic resource] a short introduction /John C. HirshMalden [MA] Blackwell20031 online resource (188 p.)Blackwell introductions to literatureDescription based upon print version of record.0-631-22562-5 0-631-22561-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales; Contents; Note on Illustrations; Preface; 1 Who Was Geoffrey Chaucer?; 2 Gender and Religion, Race and Class; 3 Others; 4 Love; 5 God; 6 Visions of Chaucer; 7 Death; 8 Conclusion; 9 Which Tale Was That? A Summary of the Canterbury Tales; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index; List of Authors, Compilers, Editors, and Translators Referred to in the Select Bibliography;This concise and lively survey introduces students with no prior knowledge to Chaucer, and particularly to The Canterbury Tales. Provides essential facts about Chaucer, as well as a framework for thinking about his poetry. Encourages an engaged reading of The Canterbury Tales. Introduces students to the historical and religious background needed to understand the contexts in which Chaucer wrote.:.; Provides essential facts about Chaucer, as well as a framework for thinking about his poetry.; Encourages an engaged reading of The Canterbury Tales.; Introduces students to the historical and religBlackwell introductions to literature.Poets, EnglishMiddle English, 1100-1500BiographyChristian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literatureTales, MedievalHistory and criticismPoets, EnglishChristian pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature.Tales, MedievalHistory and criticism.821.1821/.1 BHirsh John C964150MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK996208218003316Chaucer and the Canterbury tales2860705UNISA