Illusion and Reality in Chaucer's Franklin's Tale

Author / Editor
Kee, Kenneth.

Title
Illusion and Reality in Chaucer's Franklin's Tale

Published
English Studies in Canada 1 (1975): 1-12.

Description
The Franklin, not to be identified as Chaucer's spokesman regarding marriage, frequently intrudes into his story in order to present a favorable self image before his listeners. His intrusions also divert his audience from serious moral issues his tale presents

Chaucer Subjects
Franklin and His Tale.