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Deploys Chaucer as part of an examination of the use of the Trojan/Brutus myth in British national historiography.

Examines the early editions of Chaucer (Caxton-Speght), and argues that editorial direction may have led to an emphasis on Chaucer's moral "gravitas," at the expense of attention to his comedic aspects. The reception of those texts, in turn, may have…

Arguing for the prominence of the Biblical account of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac in medieval culture, the author observes the presence of children as sacrificial figures in MkT, PrT, PhyT, MLT, and ClT, and notes the rewards of faith in those…

Suggests parallels between medieval literature and African-American literature, with particular attention to Layamon and August Wilson (stories of origin), Gloria Naylor's "Linden Hills" and Dante (a suppressive desire for harmony), and Naylor's…

Considers Chaucer and Lydgate's appropriations of medical discourse (as in GP and KnT) and their introduction of such discourse into the larger English literary culture, including the ramifications for the history of medicine in England.

Contemplates issues of determinism and free will in KnT and WBPT. KnT is viewed as "deterministic," which in turn is countered by the Wife, as well as ClT and SNT.

Uses KnT as a sample premodern text to support a critical approach "equally as concerned with literary ideals as it is with projects of subversion."

Considers WBPT and SNPT, along with woman writers of the 13th-15th centuries, as part of the development of a female "subject consciousness." Also examines Grisilde in ClT.

Argues for the influence of the Eros and Psyche myth on Boccaccio's Griselda tale, and thereby on ClT.

Although the SqT draws on missionary accounts of Mongol culture in which religion and magic, the "holy" and the "unholy," are seen as confused, the Tale itself treats magic as something manmade, a technological marvel, eliciting admiration and…

In an effort to rehabilitate the medieval romance, argues that Th, when read through the prism of the Auchinleck MS, shows more affection for the form than is generally believed.

In the context of spheres of male and female acts of treason, suggests that women's disloyalty (e.g., Criseyde) was typically seen as simultaneously political and romantic, whereas a male traitor's action could be more easily compartmentalized, as in…

As part of a larger discussion of changing paradigms of friendship, considers TC, along with Shakespeare, Milton, Lanyer, and others.

Continuation of SAC annual annotated bibliography (since 1975); based on contributions from an international bibliographic team, independent research, and MLA Bibliography listings. 323 items, plus listing of reviews for 80 books. Includes an author…

Series of essays by members of the Medieval Electronic Multimedia Organization (MEMO) related to differing interpretations of neomedievalism in various forms of media. For an essay related to Chaucer, search for Neomedievalism in the Media under…

Analysis of Chaucer's tales (and Arthurian stories) as retold for Spanish children during the Francoist period. Focuses on the first translation of Chaucer (and its subsequent editions) by Manuel Vallvé, who translated J. Kelman's 1914 "Stories…

Thirteen new pieces of music written by David Yardley, set to medieval writings that reflect "all walks of medieval life."

A brief guide to Chaucer's life, times, and works, with illustrations.

Documents the British Library's exhibition of the same name (May-September 2012). Examines how the British landscape shapes literary texts, and how British authors depict the wide range of landscapes in English literature. Briefly discusses Chaucer's…

The mayor of London reviews the history of London from the Celts to the present, organizing each developmental period around an historical person. The chapter on the later Middle Ages features Chaucer's connection to London, including his dwelling in…

Surveys lives and careers of iconic medieval characters. Includes chapter on Chaucer by Louise M. Bishop, pp. 175-204.

Illustrated biography of Chaucer written for elementary and middle-school children.

Part 5a includes a new text and set of collations for WBPT, based on the Hengwrt MS, with variants from landmark manuscripts and scholarly editions; also includes a Critical Commentary (pp. 3-148) that surveys critical tradition topically, a Textual…

Describes Southern Methodist University Bridwell Library's 1896 William Morris paper copy of the Kelmscott Chaucer. Includes details about letters, manuscript notes, drafts of illustrations and borders by Edward Burne-Jones, photographs, and other…

Anthology of poetry of London that includes GP and CkPT in Middle English.