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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.)
Author: Hadow, Grace E. (Grace Eleanor), 1875-1940
EBook No.: 36554
Published: Jun 29, 2011
Downloads: 414
Language: English
Subject: Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
Subject: Poets, English -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Biography
Subject: England -- Civilization -- 1066-1485
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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.)
Author: Hadow, Grace E. (Grace Eleanor), 1875-1940
EBook No.: 36554
Published: Jun 29, 2011
Downloads: 414
Language: English
Subject: Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400
Subject: Poets, English -- Middle English, 1100-1500 -- Biography
Subject: England -- Civilization -- 1066-1485
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.