Description
Detailed textual analysis of the tales by the Miller, Nun's Priest, the Wife of Bath and the Pardoner, as well as the General Prologue invites you to sharpen your critical faculties, extend your knowledge and engage with the text itself in order to fully appreciate the work of this fascinating, complex and surprisingly modern writer. Whether you consider yourself an expert or a student, this study has something for you as it demonstrates the various approaches which can be used to learn about style, structure, multiple voices and the key themes of Chaucer's work. It offers a careful support and thoughtful framework upon which to base your own analysis and challenging you to form your own ideas and opinions.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
PART 1: PRACTICAL EXAMPLES OF ANALYSIS
An Introduction to Chaucer
Style and Narrative Skills
Voice, Narration and Form
Themes, Tensions, and Ambiguities
PART 2: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS
Chaucer and His Work
Critical Approaches to Chaucer's Work
Further Reading
Bibliography
Index.
Product details
| Published | Apr 01 1998 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 206 |
| ISBN | 9781350317857 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Series | Analysing Texts |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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