Bøger af Robert Kilburn Root

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.

The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation is a comprehensive book that delves into the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most renowned poets of the Middle Ages. Written by Robert Kilburn Root, the book provides a thorough analysis of Chaucer's poetry, including his most famous works such as The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and The Book of the Duchess. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a particular aspect of Chaucer's poetry. The first section provides an overview of Chaucer's life and times, including his social and cultural background, and the literary traditions that influenced his writing. The second section explores Chaucer's language and style, examining his use of rhyme, meter, and other poetic devices. The third section of the book delves into Chaucer's major works, providing detailed analyses of each poem and exploring their themes, characters, and literary techniques. The final section of the book offers guidance on how to read and appreciate Chaucer's poetry, providing tips on how to understand his language, appreciate his humor, and engage with his ideas. Overall, The Poetry of Chaucer: A Guide to Its Study and Appreciation is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, providing a comprehensive and insightful analysis of his poetry and offering guidance on how to read and appreciate his writing.1922. Contents: Chaucer�������s England; Chaucer; The Romaunt of the Rose; The Minor Poems; Boethius and the Astrolabe; Troilus and Criseyde; The House of Fame; The Legend of Good Women; The Canterbury Tales, Group A; The Canterbury Tales, Group B; The Canterbury Tales, Group C and D; and The Canterbury Tales, Groups E, F, G, H, I.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

First published in 1916, The Textual Tradition of Chaucer¿s Troilus compares the best unprinted manuscripts of Chaucer¿s Troilus with the printed texts.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

An accurate reproduction of what the poem was when Chaucer had made his final revisions--an enormously complex task, for the eighteen manuscripts and early printed editions show continuous alteration by the poet. Mr. Root's general solution of the problem will be accepted.Originally published in 1966.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.