Chaucer's 'Canon's Yeoman's Tale'

Author / Editor
Felsen, Karl E.

Title
Chaucer's 'Canon's Yeoman's Tale'

Published
Explicator 41 (1982): 2.

Description
The yeoman's discourse on alchemy is carefully crafted by Chaucer: each "occupatio" is followed by a catalogue ("descripcio") and "poynt" ("sententia"). The technique enables Chaucer to establish the rambling character of the yeoman.

Chaucer Subjects
Canon's Yeoman and His Tale.