Chaucer and His Times

Chaucer and His Times is a book written by Grace E. Hadow that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most important figures in English literature. The book explores Chaucer's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a civil servant, as well as his literary achievements, such as The Canterbury Tales and Troilus and Criseyde. Hadow also examines the historical and cultural context in which Chaucer lived, including the political and social climate of 14th century England, the influence of the Church, and the development of the English language. The book includes extensive analysis of Chaucer's writing style, themes, and literary techniques, as well as his impact on English literature and language.Overall, Chaucer and His Times is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and works of Geoffrey Chaucer, as well as the cultural and historical context in which he lived and wrote.1914. A biography of Chaucer who is remembered as the author of The Canterbury Tales, which ranks as one of the greatest epic works of world literature. Chaucer made a crucial contribution to English literature in using English at a time when much court poetry was still written in Anglo-Norman or Latin. Contents: Chaucer's Life and Times; Chaucer's Works; Chaucer's Treatment of His Sources; Chaucer's Character-Drawing; Chaucer's Humour; Chaucer's Descriptive Power; Some Views of Chaucer's on Men and Things; and Chaucer's Influence.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.