The Fabliau in Medieval England

Author / Editor
Allinson, Jane Frank.

Title
The Fabliau in Medieval England

Published
Dissertation Abstracts International 42 (1981): 1140A.

Description
The nine surviving Anglo-Norman fabliaux (three translated from manuscripts are appended) differ from their seven English counterparts (five in CT) in depicting higher social ranks, incorporating less violence, and introducing less antifeminism. From 1350 to 1400 French fabliaux influenced both Anglo-Norman and English traditions.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism.
Canterbury Tales--General.