The Art of the Descending Catalogue, and a Fresh Look at Alisoun

Author / Editor
Kiernan, Kevin S.

Title
The Art of the Descending Catalogue, and a Fresh Look at Alisoun

Published
Chaucer Review 10 (1975): 1-16.

Description
Chaucer's catalogues of feminine delights seem totally original, but upon closer scrutiny they reveal techniques employed by many other poets both serious and humorous.

Chaucer Subjects
Miller and His Tale.