Chaucer's Epistemological Comedies: 'The Book of the Duchess,' 'The House of Fame,' and 'The Parliament of Fowls'
- Author / Editor
- Haigney, Catherine Reisky.
Chaucer's Epistemological Comedies: 'The Book of the Duchess,' 'The House of Fame,' and 'The Parliament of Fowls'
- Published
- Dissertation Abstracts International 50 (1990): 2046A-2047A.
- Description
- Although earlier dream visions aimed at revelation of universal truths, Chaucer's poems in this mode present individuals who achieve no direct answers to their questions. William of Ockham, not necessarily a direct influence, provides methods for recognizing Chaucer's innovation.
- Chaucer Subjects
- Book of the Duchess.
- House of Fame.
- Parliament of Fowls.