The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale

The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale

The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale

1st Edition
Geoffrey Chaucer, James Winny
August 2016
Print
9781316615607

The classic respected series in a stunning new design.

£15.75
GBP
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Overview

This edition of The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale from the highly-respected Selected Tales series includes the full, complete text in the original Middle English, along with an in-depth introduction by James Winny, detailed notes and a comprehensive glossary.

Features

  • The complete text of The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale in a stunning new design.
  • Complete with an in-depth introduction by James Winny providing historical context and aiding understanding of Chaucer’s poetic devices and literary style.
  • Includes detailed notes and a comprehensive glossary.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Some notes on Chaucer's usage of Middle English
  • Note on the text
  • The Portrait of the Wife of Bath
  • The Wife of Bath's Prologue
  • The Wife of Bath's Tale
  • Notes
  • Appendix 1: Chaucer's Ballade of Gentillesse
  • Notes to Appendix 1
  • Appendix 2: Theophrastus on Marriage
  • Glossary.

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