*BELTS (Clothing) in literature, *MIDDLE English poetry, *THEMES in medieval literature, *CLERGY in literature, *POETRY (Literary form), *LITERARY criticism
Abstract
The essay, reprinted from an earlier volume of the journal, presents a literary critique of the General Prologue from Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales." Focus is given to the prologue's focus on girdles, belts and similar objects as a theme in the work. Commentary highlights Chaucer's use of the objects to criticize the lack of virtues in the religious figures in the story.
*MIDDLE English poetry, *ROMANTIC love, *INTERPERSONAL attraction in literature, *LOVE poetry
Abstract
The article critiques the poem "Trolius and Criseyde," by Geoffrey Chaucer, particularly commenting on Chaucer's description about fourteenth century romance in the poem. It addresses the literary system applied by Chaucer in the poem, presents a description of the poem's plot, and discusses the love and romance of the characters.
*INFLUENCE (Literary, artistic, etc.), *MIDDLE English poetry
Abstract
The article discusses the poetic work "The Book of the Duchess" by the medieval English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, with particular focus given to the influence of the popular epic romance of Guy of Warwick. Evidence that Chaucer was familiar with different versions of the Guy of Warwick story is also commented on.
Published
1975
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