THE RICHES OF CHAUCER IBD

Sinopsis

The Riches of Chaucer, Volume 2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the 19th-century appreciation of Geoffrey Chaucer?s works. Edited by Charles Cowden Clarke, this volume presents Chaucer?s writings with his ?impurities? expunged, spelling modernized, rhythm accentuated, and obsolete terms explained, alongside explanatory notes and a new memoir of the poet. This edition aimed to make Chaucer accessible to a contemporary audience, reflecting the literary tastes and sensibilities of the time. This volume provides valuable insight into the evolution of literary interpretation and the enduring appeal of Chaucer?s tales. It will appeal to scholars of medieval literature, 19th-century literary history, and anyone interested in how classic texts are adapted and reinterpreted across the centuries. Discover the richness of Chaucer as seen through the lens of a bygone era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.