671 results for 'Geoffrey Chaucer'

A medieval mystery unfolds as Chaucer's pilgrims gather at a shelter. A physician shares a terrifying tale, drawing attention to the Church of St Michael's, Candlewick, where an exorcism is underway...

Inseparable Desire Between Women in Literature by Emma Donoghue explores a little-known literary tradition of love between women in Western literature. This revelation sheds light on a centuries-old...

Discover a fascinating menagerie of tales about tails from around the world. This collection features beloved characters such as Chanticleer the cockerel, Reynard the fox, and the Ugly Duckling,...

The Showings of Julian of Norwich by Denise N. Baker is a carefully edited Norton Critical Edition that explores the theology and complex themes of this intriguing religious visionary. This edition...

Shakespeare's Metrical Art by George T. Wright is a comprehensive analysis of iambic pentameter, a poetic line used by prominent English poets including Chaucer, Sidney, and Milton. This study...

Pure Evil explores the darkest corners of human nature, delving into the stories of Britain's most violent murderers and their heinous crimes. Based on years of original research, this book examines...

West African Religion: A Study of the Beliefs and Practices of Akan, Ewe, Yoruba, Ibo, and Kindred PeoplesThis comprehensive study explores the diverse religious traditions of West Africa, focusing...

The Best Ever Book of Leeds United Jokes Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially Repurposed for You-Know-Who by Mark Geoffrey Young is a collection of jokes that poke fun at various groups, including those...

Selected Poems of Geoffrey Hill is a comprehensive collection of poetry spanning over fifty years, showcasing the evolution of Hill's distinctive and uncompromising style. This selection includes...

The Nature of Money by Geoffrey Ingham offers a groundbreaking exploration of the social sciences' understanding of money. Drawing on neglected traditions and theories, Ingham develops a...

Geoffrey Hammond's life has been one of high-profile success, but when he finds himself at the centre of a sex scandal, his reputation hangs in the balance. As the media closes in, his publicist...

First published in 1793, this groundbreaking work presents Blake's philosophical message through a unique blend of prose and art. In The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, Blake explores the nature of good...

Understanding language is essential to understanding ourselves and our world. Linguistics, the scientific study of language, reveals how different societies perceive and describe reality.Geoffrey...

This updated edition of J. A. Burrow's student introduction to English literature from 1100 to 1500 provides a comprehensive overview of medieval writers and their work.By placing medieval authors in...

Sir Michael Parkinson's love letter to sport is a warm and humorous reflection on his life writing about his one great passion. Introduced to cricket and football at a young age, he rose through the...

The 1960s film L'avventura is a landmark of cinematic innovation, and this study provides a detailed account of its creation and significance. To fully appreciate its greatness, it's essential to...

A Manual of the Writings in Middle English features two well-known legendary romances: Amis and Amiloun, Robert of Cisyle, and Sir Amadace. These stories have been widely popular throughout Europe,...

Resistance is Useless: The Art of Business Persuasion by Geoffrey BurchThis book offers a unique approach to business and selling, combining wit and thoughtfulness to explain the power of persuasion...

Czar Rising by Geoffrey Sambrook is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of power and corruption. When a charismatic figure rises to prominence, the consequences are far-reaching and...

Controversy and Crisis: Studies in the History of the Jews in Modern Britain presents sixteen essays by Professor Geoffrey Alderman, a renowned authority on the history of the Jewish community in...

Clive James' personal selection of favourite poems, accompanied by his insightful commentary.This collection brings together a sequence of English poems, from Chaucer to the present day, showcasing...

The English Language by Charles Barber and others provides a comprehensive history of the English language from its origins to the present day. Using a range of familiar texts, including works by...

The Top 500 Poems by William Harmon is a comprehensive anthology that brings together a diverse range of poems in English, spanning centuries and styles. This collection features some of the most...

The Practice of History by Geoffrey R. Elton is a comprehensive introduction to the subject of history, making it accessible to students and general readers alike. This new edition offers a...

Dr. Anya Crichton is back on another challenging case that will test her forensic skills to the limit.Suspicions fall on Geoffrey Willard, recently released from prison after serving a full term for...

Broken Hierarchies presents twenty books of poems by Geoffrey Hill, spanning over sixty years. This comprehensive collection brings together some of Hill's most significant works in their definitive...

For a Few Guineas More - The Legal Year in CartoonsA humorous collection of cartoons from Queen's Counsel, the longest-running law cartoon in the UK. This edition features the best of the last six...

This beautifully illustrated collection of food writing brings together delectable scenes from literature and fine writing about great cooks. From the idea that an army marches on its stomach to the...

Architrenius, a satirical allegory in dactylic hexameters, was completed by Johannes de Hauvilla in 1184. This poem follows its eponymous protagonist as he navigates the vices of school, court, and...

Global Perspectives on Medieval English Literature, Language, and Culture is a collection of twelve essays that explore the medieval period through a modern lens. The volume delves into the world of...

The Two Noble Kinsmen, Revised Edition Third Series is a tragi-comedy that explores themes of love, loyalty and betrayal. Written in collaboration with John Fletcher, this play draws inspiration from...

Ratis Raving: A Collection of Moral and Religious Pieces in Prose and Verse. This volume contains a selection of pieces written by J. R. Lumby, including a religious treatise called the "Craft of...

Seven essays by Anglican scholars explore key aspects of Christian theology and Mariology. Contributions include an essay on "Maria Restituta," a study of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, and...

The Archipelago of Another LifeA gripping tale of survival and self-discovery set against the unforgiving backdrop of Stalin's Soviet Union. In the far eastern borders, soldiers are trained for a war...

A ringing phone in the dead of night shatters Sarah's peaceful slumber. Instead of her husband's familiar voice, she hears an unfamiliar tone - Nick O'Hara from the US State Department is calling...

Letters from James Peter Coghlan shed new light on a turbulent period in eighteenth-century Catholic history.Edited by leading scholars, these 280 letters offer a fascinating insight into the...

The Poetry of Sex: A Historical Survey from Sappho to Carol Ann Duffy By Brian Arkins, published by Peter Lang in 2023. This comprehensive collection explores the theme of sex and love through the...

A comprehensive history of the Soviet Union from its origins in 1917 to the present day. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the Soviet political system, focusing on the...

The Perfect Police State: An Undercover Odyssey Into China's Terrifying Surveillance Dystopia of the FutureGeoffrey Cain's investigation into the surveillance state in Xinjiang reveals a chilling...

Northrop Frye's Words with Power explores the enduring influence of Biblical themes and forms of expression on Western literature. The book builds on Frye's earlier work, The Great Code, to examine...

The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland offers an illustrated introduction to the work of key writers from Chaucer to modern-day authors. This comprehensive guide covers the...

In the Event of Laughter Psychoanalysis, Literature and Comedy by Alfie Bown explores a new framework for discussing laughter. This approach challenges traditional 'comedy studies' that focus solely...

Written by Geoffrey de Villehardouin in 1209, Memoirs or Chronicle of The Fourth Crusade and The Conquest of Constantinople is a historical account of one of the most significant events in medieval...

This comprehensive guide catalogues illustrations in English and Welsh manuscripts from Chaucer to Henry VIII. Spanning over 600 years, this period saw significant developments in book production in...

A History of English Words by Geoffrey Hughes is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of the English vocabulary. This book explores how the language has been shaped by social change, colonialism...

Explore the rich literary heritage of the United Kingdom on a journey through its most iconic landmarks and settings.From the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey, where Chaucer and Dickens once...

Refugee Tales: Volume II brings together a diverse range of voices to share their experiences as refugees in the UK. This collection is modelled on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, with each story...

Charm in Literature from Classical to Modernism: Charmed Life explores charm as both an emotional and aesthetic phenomenon. Beginning with its first appearance in ancient literature, Richard Beckman...

Grammar Without Grammaticality: Growth and Limits of Grammatical Precision by Geoffrey Sampson and Anna Babarczy. The traditional view of grammar assumes that there are 'good' sentences and 'bad'...

A humorous bedtime story for little monsters everywhere. Brave Little Monster tells the tale of a young monster trying to get some rest while a scary little girl hides in his closet and a little boy...

Behind every little secret, Mary Hamilton has had enough of being overlooked by eligible men in London. She's ready to give up her years of practice and experience, but wants one final season of...

Teaching English as a Foreign Language by Geoffrey Broughton provides a modern and practical approach to EFL teaching. Drawing on the experience of teachers worldwide, this book examines the key...

Deconstruction: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive guide to this influential critical theory. Written by Christopher Norris, it provides an accessible introduction to the key concepts and...

The Guide to Scripts Used in English Writings Up to 1500 is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language. This comprehensive guide provides visual examples...

The Testament of Cresseid & Seven Fables is a poignant and powerful poem by Robert Henryson, one of Scotland's greatest makars. Written in Lowland Scots, this narrative explores the frailty and...

English Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Bate provides an expansive exploration of the subject, spanning two millennia and encompassing various literary genres. From the birth of the...

Secular Scriptures: Modern Theological Poetics in the Wake of Dante explores how literature has shaped our understanding of religious revelation. William Franke argues that secularism is not just the...

Rev. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, known as Woodbine Willie, was an extraordinary chaplain on the Western Front during World War One.He volunteered his services as an Anglican priest to care for the...

Fred Rumsey's life has been a rich tapestry of sports, social justice and humour. From his days as England's opening bowler in five Tests to his pioneering work in public relations and charity, this...

The Class Struggle in the Ancient Greek World From the Archaic Age to the Arab Conquests by Geoffrey E. M. De Ste. Croix explores the social and economic structures of ancient Greece, shedding light...

The New Oxford Book of Literary Anecdotes brings together a diverse range of stories about famous writers, offering unique insights into their lives and characters. From humorous tales to more...

Giovanni Boccaccio's Famous Women is a groundbreaking collection of biographies that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of 106 women from history and mythology. From exemplary figures to...

Published in 2002, Madame Bovary is a groundbreaking novel that revolutionized the art of storytelling. Gustave Flaubert's masterpiece tells the story of Emma Bovary, a young woman living in...

The Consultant's Calling: Bringing Who You Are to What You Do Discover what it means to be a consultant and how to make this career rewarding both financially and personally. This revised edition...

Politics, Religion and Society in England 1679-1742 by Geoffrey Holmes is a historical study that explores the complex relationships between politics, religion, and society in England during the late...

The interrogative exchanges between politicians and journalists are often fraught with power struggles and evasions. In this insightful analysis, Geoffrey Craig examines the language and performances...

Bawdy and moving, hilarious and reflective, these stories offer the very best of Boccaccio's Decameron. In the early summer of 1348, ten charming young men take refuge in country villas to tell each...

The Literature of Love by Mary Ward offers a comprehensive introduction to one of literature's central themes: love. This book explores different types and aspects of love, from physical to...

Middle English Marvels: Magic, Spectacle, and Morality in the Fourteenth Century Tara Williams explores how magic was represented in fourteenth-century romances, linking the supernatural to morality...

The centuries between 1100 and 1500 were a transformative period for English language and literature. Following the Norman Conquest, the national language and literary culture underwent significant...

The Battle of the Somme is one of the most famous films of war ever made. It records the most disastrous day in the history of the British army - 1 July 1916 - and had a huge impact when it was shown...

The Lincolnshire fens are home to many secrets and stories. One legend tells of Sir Geoffrey Mandeville's ghost galloping through the marshes with a retinue of ghastly horsemen, accompanied by the...

Geoffrey Nash explores the emergence of two influential modern Islamic movements: the revolutionary Babis and reformist Baha'is in Iran, and the parallel Ahmadi movement in North India. This study...

The Routledge Dictionary of Religious & Spiritual Quotations offers insights into some of life's most profound questions. Drawing from a wide range of spiritual traditions, this collection features...

All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing is a comprehensive study of English metrical practice by Timothy Steele. This lively and accessible book explores how poets harmonize meter with idiomatic speech,...

English Texts: Frankish and Turkish Periods Edited by Paul W. Wallace, Andreas G. Orphanides and David W. Martin (Sources for the History of Cyprus) This collection brings together English texts...

Reading Dido explores the figure of Dido as she emerges from ancient historical and literary texts and circulates in medieval textual cultures. Marlynn Desmond examines how Dido is represented across...

Skylar Neese's tragic murder remains one of the most shocking crimes in recent history. In Pretty Little Killers, journalist Daleen Berry and investigator Geoffrey Fuller delve deeper into the case,...

A Rough Shoot by Geoffrey Household is a gripping mystery that unfolds with an afternoon's shooting in the countryside. When Roger Taine fires a warning blast at a poacher on his land, he unwittingly...

Refugee Tales is a powerful collection of stories from individuals who have experienced Britain's policy of indefinite immigration detention. Written by poets and novelists, these accounts offer rare...

The evolution of English literature began with the development of literacy skills in medieval England. This period saw a significant shift in how students learned to read and write, as they began to...

Geoffrey McMullan's memoir "More Birds Than Bullets" is a unique blend of humor and insight into his life experiences. The book recounts his journey from civilian life to military service and back...

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge: World Wide Witch Disney Masters Vol. 24 by Daniel Branca, John Lustig, and Geoffrey Blum is a collection of comics that showcase the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his...

Fathers in God? explores the understanding of priestly and episcopal ministry within the Catholic wing of the Anglican church. This volume presents the rationale for those who defend a traditional...

The Vampire's Bedside Companion: A Compendium of New Facts and Fiction on the Undying Theme of Vampirism. This book presents a fascinating collection of true accounts and stories on the subject of...

The Gelardi family motto, Sempre Avanti, reflects their commitment to progress and excellence. For four generations, the Gelardis have been driven by this philosophy as they built a legacy in the...

The Great Eskimo Vocabulary Hoax and Other Irreverent Essays on the Study of Language by Geoffrey K. Pullum is a collection of essays that offer a fascinating look at language and linguistics.These...

The Great Cat Poems about Cats by Emily Fragos is a unique collection of poems that celebrate the feline form. Spanning centuries and cultures, this anthology brings together an impressive range of...

An Introduction to the Gawain Poet by John M. Bowers provides a comprehensive survey of the works of Chaucer's anonymous contemporary, exploring Sir Gawain and the Green Knight alongside lesser-known...

Hidden Hands: The Lives of Manuscripts and Their Makers is a beautifully written exploration of the lives behind some of history's most treasured manuscripts. Mary Wellesley delves into the stories...

This collection brings together a diverse range of poets from past and present, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Whitman, Dickinson, Thoreau, Keats, Blake, Hopkins, Elizabeth Bishop, Ted...

The Canterbury Tales, now with a graphic cover and deluxe packaging, is a retelling of one of the greatest poems in the English language. Renowned novelist, historian, and biographer Peter Ackroyd...

Liberty Over London Bridge: A History of Southwark's People Margaret Willes explores the fascinating story of Southwark, a community that has long defied the City of London's authority. From its...

Stephen Medcalf's Selected Essays offer a profound exploration of Englishness and its literary heritage. This collection brings together fourteen substantial essays that showcase Medcalf's unique...

The Forty Days of Musa Dagh by Franz Werfel In 1915, a young man returns to his childhood home in an Armenian village on the slopes of Musa Dagh. But as tensions rise and the government orders...

Samsung Rising: Conquering Tech Inside One of the World's Biggest Companies For decades, Samsung has been seen as a fast follower in the technology industry, but behind the scenes, the company has...

Adult Sibling Relationships by Geoffrey L. Greif and Michael E. Woolley explores the complex dynamics of sibling relationships in adulthood, revealing how these bonds can be both hurtful and loving...

Brexit has fundamentally altered the UK's government, economy and relationships with other countries. This significant event is transforming British politics in lasting ways. In this book, leading...

A superb anthology of comic verse from around the world, this collection brings together poets from diverse backgrounds and styles. From Chaucer to Vikram Seth and Victoria Wood, alongside Byron,...

A humorous and heartwarming novel about the people who love books. Sophie Bernstein, owner of an independent bookstore, is struggling to cope with personal losses and feeling burnt out on life...