Publisher's Synopsis
The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer V1 is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the renowned English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This book includes all of Chaucer's major works, such as The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, The Book of the Duchess, and The House of Fame. The volume is divided into several sections, each containing a different work or group of works. The book also includes detailed notes and annotations, as well as an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for Chaucer's writings. This edition is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the literature of the Middle Ages.1901. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766165132. Volume 1 of 2. The English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, is considered one of the world's foremost and influential poets of all time. These volumes contain nearly all of Chaucer's works, as well as a life of Chaucer and an account of the grammar, meter, versification and pronunciation of his poetry. Chaucer's writings fall into three periods: French influence, Italian influence and English period. Chaucer's life was plagued by bouts of poverty in which he was most often rescued by benefactors such as Richard II, John of Gaunt and Henry IV. Upon his death, Geoffrey Chaucer was buried in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.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.
