Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 — Notes to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

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Author Chaucer, Geoffrey, 1343?-1400
Editor Skeat, Walter W. (Walter William), 1835-1912
Title Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 — Notes to the Canterbury Tales
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Summary "Chaucer's Works, Volume 5 — Notes to the Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer is a critical text that serves as an annotation and commentary on "The Canterbury Tales," which was originally written in the 14th century. This volume is the fifth in a series that collects and analyzes Chaucer’s works, particularly exploring the context, structure, and intricacies of the famous tales. The book focuses on the various manuscripts and editions of Chaucer's works, establishing which pieces are genuinely attributed to him and examining the textual variations that exist among them. At the start of this edition, the introduction primarily addresses the compilation and editorial history of "The Canterbury Tales," detailing significant past editions and the critical efforts made to authenticate Chaucer's body of work. This section emphasizes the need for accurate representations of Chaucer’s writing by discussing the challenges posed by erroneous attributions and variations across different manuscripts. It sets the stage for the comprehensive textual notes that follow, offering insights into interpretation, language, and Chaucer's literary style, which enhance the reader's understanding of the work and its historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Chaucer, Geoffrey, -1400. Canterbury tales -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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EBook-No. 43016
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