The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer V2 - Geoffrey Chaucer - Bog

The Complete Works of Geoffrey Chaucer V2 is a literary collection of the works of the renowned medieval English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This volume includes all of Chaucer's works, including his most famous work, The Canterbury Tales, as well as his lesser-known poems and prose. The book is divided into sections, each containing a different work or group of works, and includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the language and context of Chaucer's writing. The volume also includes a comprehensive introduction that provides an overview of Chaucer's life and work, as well as the historical and cultural context in which he wrote. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in medieval literature, poetry, or English language and literature.1901. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766165124. Volume 2 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.