An edition of Chaucer's Language (2007)
Chaucer's Language
By Simon Horobin
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Publish Date
Oct 18, 2012
Publisher
Red Globe Press
Language
eng
Pages
232
Description:
"Assuming no previous linguistic knowledge, this book introduces students to Chaucer's language and the importance of reading Chaucer in the original, rather than modern translation. The book leads students gently through basic linguistic concepts with appropriate explanation, highlighting how Chaucer's language differs from present-day English and the significance of this for interpreting his work. Close analysis and comparison with other writers is used to show how Chaucer drew on the variety of Middle English to achieve particular poetic effects."--Jacket.