Chaucer's Use of Classical Mythology: The Myths in the Context of the Medieval Audience

Author / Editor
Freiwald, Leah Zeva.

Title
Chaucer's Use of Classical Mythology: The Myths in the Context of the Medieval Audience

Published
Dissertation Abstracts International 44 (1984): 2467A-68A.

Description
Chaucer treats and reshapes myth variously (allusion, catalogue, portrait, or narrative) to suit audience and purpose. BD, LGWP, KnT, and TC illustrate varied sustained techniques.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism.