Critical Companion to Chaucer: A Literary Reference to His Life and Work
- ISBN-10
- 1438108400
- ISBN-13
- 9781438108407
- Category
- Civilization, Medieval, in literature
- Pages
- 657
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Infobase Publishing
- Author
- Rosalyn Rossignol
Description
Examines the life and writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, including detailed synopses of his works, explanations of literary terms, character portraits, social and historical influences, and more.
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