Chaucer on the Medieval Monarchy: Harry Bailly in the 'Canterbury Tales'

Author / Editor
Pichaske, David R.,and Laura Sweetland.

Title
Chaucer on the Medieval Monarchy: Harry Bailly in the 'Canterbury Tales'

Published
Chaucer Review 11 (1977): 179-200.

Description
There is a parallel between Harry's rule in CT and medieval political theory. Harry progresses from the role of egocentric tyrant ruling amidst chaos to that of a more or less generous public servant ruling amidst social harmony.

Contributor
Sweetland, Laura.

Chaucer Subjects
Canterbury Tales--General.