Chaucer and His Times by Grace E. Hadow
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| Author | Hadow, Grace E. (Grace Eleanor), 1875-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 14013588 |
| Title | Chaucer and His Times |
| Series Title | Home University Library of Modern Knowledge, No. 81 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Chaucer and His Times" by Grace E. Hadow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and context of Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the most significant poets in English literature, during the Middle Ages. The book delves into Chaucer's biography, his works, and the cultural and literary influences of the time, aiming to paint a vivid picture of the circumstances that shaped this iconic figure. The opening of the book discusses the complexities surrounding Chaucer's biography, highlighting the uncertainties regarding his origins and life events. It presents various scholarly viewpoints on Chaucer's background, hinting at a possible connection to a family of French descent. The initial chapter sets the tone for an exploration of his early life, educational experiences, and emerging career in the royal court, while also hinting at the rich influences from both the socio-political landscape and literary traditions of his time. Hadow aims to provide a thorough backdrop that illuminates Chaucer's contributions to poetry and his significance in the historical narrative of English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400 |
| Subject | Poets, English -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Biography |
| Subject | England -- Civilization -- 1066-1485 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36554 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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