Publisher's Synopsis
A Detailed Comparison of the Eight Manuscripts of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, written by John Koch and published in 1913, is a comprehensive analysis of the various manuscripts of Geoffrey Chaucer's famous work, The Canterbury Tales. The book delves into the minute differences and variations between the eight manuscripts, examining each one in detail and comparing them to each other. Koch's analysis provides a deep insight into the evolution of the text and its various versions, shedding light on the historical and literary significance of each manuscript. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Chaucer, medieval literature, and manuscript studies. It is written in a scholarly style and includes detailed footnotes and references for further reading. Overall, A Detailed Comparison of the Eight Manuscripts of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of one of the most important works of English literature.As Completely Printed In The Publications Of The Chaucer Society.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.
