Overview
""Chaucer and His Poetry"" is a book written by George Lyman Kittredge that delves into the life and works of the famous English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Chaucer's poetry, including his most famous works such as ""The Canterbury Tales"" and ""Troilus and Criseyde"". Kittredge explores Chaucer's literary techniques, themes, and historical context, shedding light on the poet's contributions to English literature. The book also includes a biographical section on Chaucer, detailing his life and career as a writer. Overall, ""Chaucer and His Poetry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of one of the most influential poets in English literature.1927. Lectures delivered in 1914 on the Percy Turnbull Memorial Foundation in the Johns Hopkins University by Kittredge Gurney Professor of English Literature in Harvard University. Contents: The Man and His Times; The Book of the Duchess; The House of Fame; Troilus; The Canterbury Tales-I; and The Canterbury Tales-II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
- | Author: George Lyman Kittredge
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: May 23, 2004
- | Number of Pages: 240 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417914998
- | ISBN-13: 9781417914999
