The Friar and the Critics
- Author / Editor
- Ridley, Florence H.
The Friar and the Critics
- Published
- James M. Dean and Christian Zacher, eds. The Idea of Medieval Literature: New Essays on Chaucer and Medieval Culture in Honor of Donald R. Howard (Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1992), pp. 160-72.
- Description
- Surveys critical commentary and presents an account of the Friar and FrT. The Friar wants to be deemed a compassionate clergyman, concerned only with correction of sin and perhaps a bit of amusement. But as he moves from his vehement opening tirade to a disdainful display of learning and final satirical prayer for a wicked summoner, he reveals his hypocrisy, rage, and passion for revenge.
- Alternative Title
- Idea of Medieval Literature.
- Chaucer Subjects
- Friar and His Tale.