Why Did Absolon Put a 'Trewelove' Under His Tongue? Herb Paris as a Healing 'Grace' in Middle English Literature

Author / Editor
Fein, Susanna Greer.

Title
Why Did Absolon Put a 'Trewelove' Under His Tongue? Herb Paris as a Healing 'Grace' in Middle English Literature

Published
Chaucer Review 25 (1991): 302-17.

Description
Discusses herb paris as a premedieval symbol of Christ's passion and divine love, traces its development from religious to romantic sign, and explores its dual meaning in MilT.

Chaucer Subjects
Miller and His Tale.