Simon Horobin
Chaucer's Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780230293793
- author:
- Simon Horobin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 5.59 (w) x 9.17 (h) x 0.49 (d)
- Genre:
- Medieval European Literature - Literary Criticism, Vocabulary, Rhetoric, English Poetry - Medieval - Literary Criticism, Medieval English Literature - Chaucer - Literary Criticism, English Grammar, English Language Reference - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Understanding Chaucer's works requires knowledge of his unique Middle English language. This guide introduces students to the basics of Chaucer's language and its significance for interpreting his poetry.
The book explores how Chaucer drew on the variety of Middle English to achieve particular poetic effects, comparing his work with that of his contemporaries. It includes sample texts, a glossary of linguistic terminology, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading to aid study.
This updated edition incorporates recent scholarship and features an extensive glossary with sample quotations. With no prior knowledge of Middle English required, it is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to appreciate and enjoy Chaucer's language.
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