The Palgrave Literary Dictionary of Chaucer

M. Andrew

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English

Palgrave Macmillan
07 February 2006

Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Literary studies: poetry & poets; Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies

Series: Palgrave Literary Dictionaries

This study aims to provide readers with a convenient source of reliable, scholarly, and accessible information on Chaucer's work, life, and times. Topics include Chaucer's works, major fictional characters, social, and political contexts, writers who influenced Chaucer or influenced by him, people and places of significance in Chaucer's life.

By: M. Andrew
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 626g
ISBN: 9780333998083
ISBN 10: 0333998081
Series: Palgrave Literary Dictionaries
Pages: 313
Publication Date: 07 February 2006
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Series Editor's Foreword Acknowledgements Preface Chronology Abbreviations Entries A-Z Bibliography

MALCOLM ANDREW was formerly Professor of English Language and Literature at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. His publications include an edition of The Poems of the Pearl Manuscript, with Ronald Wakdron, 1978, a collection of essays on The Canterbury Tales, 1991, a volume of explanatory notes on 'The General Prologue' for the Varorium Chaucer, 1993, and the revised version of A.C. Cawley's edition of Chaucer, 1996.

Reviews for The Palgrave Literary Dictionary of Chaucer

'So much has been written about...[Chaucer]...how can one possibly get anywhere close to the authentic author? Answer: by using this book!...This volume...is clearly essential stock for any library serving students and scholars of English literature...' - Reference Reviews 'Andrew's compact Dictionary will serve the student market...Entries are expertly and concisely composed and the Dictionary is intelligently cross-referenced...friendly and effective.' - The Times Literary Supplement 'It will prove extremely helpful to any student of the poet [Chaucer] or his works.' - Contemporary Review '...this is a user-friendly, unstuffy, and reliable volume to have at one's side for purposes of quick reference, and well worth recommending for student use.' - Julia Boffey, Notes and Queries