30 Great Myths About Chaucer

Author : Thomas A. Prendergast,Stephanie Trigg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119194071

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30 Great Myths about Chaucer by Thomas A. Prendergast,Stephanie Trigg Pdf

The facts and fictions that continue to shape our understanding of Chaucer and his place in literary tradition Is Chaucer the father of English literature? The first English poet? Was he a feminist? A political opportunist? A spy? Is Chaucer’s language too difficult for modern readers? 30 Great Myths about Chaucer explores the widely held ideas and opinions about the medieval poet, discussing how ‘myths’ have influenced Chaucer’s reception history and interpretations of his poetry through the centuries. This unique text offers original insights on the character of Chaucer, the nature of his works, the myths that inform our conceptions of Chaucer, and the underlying causes of these myths. Each accessible and engaging chapter focuses on a specific myth, including those surrounding Chaucer’s romantic life, political leanings, religious views, personal struggles, financial challenges, ideas about chivalry, representations of social class, and many others. More than simply correcting inaccurate facts or clarifying common misconceptions about Chaucer, the text delves deeper to address how the myths have shaped the critical interpretation and enduring literary legacy of Chaucer. This innovative volume: Explores how generations of readers continue to shape understanding of Chaucer Highlights the intersection of medievalism and Chaucer studies Helps readers detach myths about Chaucer from critical readings of his works Examines whether myths about Chaucer are based on historical fact or literary interpretation Discusses the history of reading Chaucer in contexts of biography, criticism, and popular culture 30 Great Myths about Chaucer is an indispensable resource for academics, researchers, graduate students, upper-level undergraduates, and general readers with interest in Chaucer and early English and Middle Ages literature.

Author : Thomas Augustine Prendergast,Stephanie Trigg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1119194083

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30 Great Myths about Chaucer by Thomas Augustine Prendergast,Stephanie Trigg Pdf

"Chaucer is regularly named as the father of English poetry, the father of English literature, the father of English literary history, the father of the English language, even the father of England itself. This first "myth," with all these associations, is probably the most foundational one for this book, as it sits behind many of the conceptions and emotional investments readers have in the familiar figure of Geoffrey Chaucer. It is also the myth that exemplifies the ways in which this concept in literary history is both instructive and yet also potentially confusing. The idea of fatherhood over a literary tradition is a powerful metaphor that is intimately tied up with ideas of nationalism, but we can fruitfully unpack its significance and its history. We may also observe that this kind of praise can be a mixed blessing in the changing fashions of literary study"--

Author : Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Mary Boyle,Mary Boyle
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781843846062

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International Medievalisms by Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Mary Boyle,Mary Boyle Pdf

Identifies and investigates international medievalism through three distinct strands: "Internationally Nationalist", "Someone Else's Past?", and "Activist Medievalism". Medievalism - the reception of the Middle Ages - often invokes a set of tropes generally considered 'medieval', rather than consciously engaging with medieval cultures and societies. International medievalism offers an additional interpretative layer by juxtaposing two or more national cultures, at least one of which is medieval. 'National' can be aspirational: it might refer to the area within agreed borders, or to the people who live there, but it might also describe the people who understand, or imagine, themselves to constitute a nation. And once 'medieval' becomes simply a collection of ideas, it can be re-formed as desired, cast as more geographically than historically specific, or function as a gateway to an even more nebulous past. This collection identifies and investigates international medievalism through three distinct strands, 'Internationally Nationalist', 'Someone Else's Past?', and 'Activist Medievalism', exploring medievalist media from the textual to the architectural. Subjects range from The Green Children of Woolpit to Refugee Tales, and from Viking metal to Joan of Arc. As the contributors to each section make clear, for centuries the medieval has provided material for countless competing causes and cannot be contained within historical, political, or national borders. The essays show how the medieval is repeatedly co-opted and recreated, formed as much as formative: inviting us to ask why, and in service of what.

Author : Albrecht Classen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781793648297

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Incarceration and Slavery in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Age by Albrecht Classen Pdf

People in the Middle Ages and the early modern age more often suffered from imprisonment and enslavement than we might have assumed. Incarceration and Slavery in the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Age approaches these topics from a wide variety of perspectives and demonstrates collectively the great relevance of the issues involved. Both incarceration and slavery were (and continue to be) most painful experiences, and no one was guaranteed exemption from it. High-ranking nobles and royalties were often the victims of imprisonment and, at times, had to wait many years until their ransom was paid. Similarly, slavery existed throughout Christian Europe and in the Arab world. However, while imprisonment occasionally proved to be the catalyst for major writings and creativity, slaves in the Ottoman empire and in Egypt succeeded in rising to the highest position in society (Janissaries, Mamluks, and others).

Author : Claudia L. Johnson,Clara Tuite
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119146865

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30 Great Myths about Jane Austen by Claudia L. Johnson,Clara Tuite Pdf

A fascinating look into the myths that continue to shape our understanding and appreciation of Jane Austen. Was Jane Austen the best-selling novelist of her time? Are all her novels romances? Did they depict the traditional world of the aristocracy? Is Austen’s writing easy to understand? Well into the 21st century, Jane Austen continues to be one of the most compelling novelists in all English literature. Many of her ideas about class, family, history, intimacy, manners, love, desire, and society, have inspired “myths” that are often contradictory — she was a Tory who was also a liberal feminist, or, her novels are at once sharply satirical and unapologetically romantic. Myths, like Austen’s works, are dynamic, changing over time and impacting how we read and interpret literature. 30 Great Myths about Jane Austen examines the accepted beliefs — both true and untrue —that have most influenced our readings of Austen. Rather than simply de-bunking, or validating, commonly-held views about Austen, authors Claudia L. Johnson and Clara Tuite explore how these myths can be used to engage with the life, work, and reception of Jane Austen. Applying the most up-to-date scholarship to better understand how myths shape our appreciation of Jane Austen, this fascinating volume: Introduces readers to the history of Austen reception, both in academic scholarship and in the general public Examines Jane Austen’s life and letters, her historical contexts, her texts, and their afterlives Discusses Austen’s influence on the development of literary criticism as a discipline Explores each of Austen’s main novels, as well as relatively obscure texts such as Sanditon and The Watsons Offering engaging narrative and original insights, 30 Great Myths about Jane Austen is a must-read for scholars, instructors, and students of English and Romantic literature, as well as general readers with interest in the life and works of Jane Austen.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486120393

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Great Myths of the World by Anonim Pdf

A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate these pages in a wonderful treasury for all ages.

Author : Eleanor Jane Winsor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1014 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:39000004104159

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A Study in the Sources and Rhetoric of Chaucer's Legend of Good Women and Ovid's Heroides by Eleanor Jane Winsor Pdf

Author : Jeffrey L. Forgeng,Will McLean
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015034539224

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Daily Life in Chaucer's England by Jeffrey L. Forgeng,Will McLean Pdf

The medieval world comes alive in this indispensable hands-on resource to life as it was actually lived--with authentic recipes, clothing patterns, songs, dances, and games. The first book on medieval England to arise out of the living history movement, it recreates the daily life of ordinary people, not just the aristocracy, by combining a hands-on approach with the best of current research. The how-to sections are all based on original sources and much of the material is made available here for the first time. The most basic facts of life are systematically covered in a readily accessible format organized for easy reference. Clearly illustrated with over 125 drawings, patterns, and diagrams, plus sheet music, it provides a treasure trove of information for classroom and library use and for those interested in recreating aspects of medieval life. The work is organized into sections on Chaucer's World (social, religious, and economic aspects of life), The Course of Life (birth, childhood, and adolescence, education, marriage, and old age), The Cycles of Time (which concludes with a calendar of the medieval year describing the festivals and events of each month), The Living Environment (including houses, villages, towns, and travel), Clothing and Accessories (including instruction for making complete medieval male and female outfits and braiding authentic medieval lace), Arms and Armor (which describes medieval armor from the point of view of the wearer), Food and Drink (featuring a selection of recipes), and Entertainments (songs with sheet music and instructions for authentic games and dances of the period). A chronology of medieval England, a glossary, appendixes with information and ideas on organizing a medieval event, and suggestions for further reading complete the work. This is an indispensable resource for classroom and school and public libraries because it gives readers a true understanding of what it would actually be like to live in 14th-century England.

Author : Simon Horobin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781137274571

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Chaucer's Language by Simon Horobin Pdf

The English language has changed dramatically over the past 500 years, making it increasingly difficult for students to read Chaucer's works. Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge or familiarity with Middle English, Simon Horobin introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than modern translation. Chaucer's Language - leads the reader gently through basic linguistic concepts with appropriate explanation - highlights how Chaucer's English differs from present-day English, and the significance of this for interpreting and understanding his work - provides close analysis and comparison with the writings of Chaucer's contemporaries to show how Chaucer drew on the variety of Middle English to achieve particular poetic effects - includes sample texts, a glossary of linguistic terminology, a bibliography and suggestions for further reading to aid study. Authoritative and easy-to-follow, this is an indispensable guide to understanding, appreciating and enjoying the language of Chaucer. Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge, Simon Horobin introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than in a modern translation. This updated edition includes references to most recent scholarship, suggestions for future research and an extensive glossary with sample quotations. Assumes no prior knowledge of Middle English One of the few books available devoted exclusively to Chaucer's language Incorporates the latest research and scholarship, draws on modern linguistic methods

Author : Derek Brewer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015008096177

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Geoffrey Chaucer by Derek Brewer Pdf

Author : Geoffrey Chaucer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780199555079

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Troilus and Criseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer Pdf

Chaucer's masterpiece and one of the greatest narrative poems in English, the story of the lovers Troilus and Criseyde is renowned for its deep humanity and penetrating psychological insight. This new translation into modern English by a major Chaucerian scholar includes an index of the names relating to the Trojan War and an Index of Proverbs.

Author : James Russell Lowell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Cambridge (Mass.)
ISBN : HARVARD:32044095247748

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Cambridge Thirty Years Ago 1854 by James Russell Lowell Pdf

Author : Public Library Commission of Indiana
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : School libraries
ISBN : IND:30000104360676

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A List of Books for High School Libraries in Indiana by Public Library Commission of Indiana Pdf

Author : Terry Jones
Publisher : Politicos Publishing
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0413777359

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Who Murdered Chaucer? by Terry Jones Pdf

Geoffrey Chaucer was a spy, a diplomat, and England's finest poet, and yet nothing is known of his death; after 1400, his name simply disappears from the record. Was he the victim of a political murder? In this book, Terry Jones reassesses Chaucer's work and the turbulent times in which he lived.

Author : Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Massachusetts
ISBN : HARVARD:32044097041768

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The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair by Nathaniel Hawthorne Pdf