By Preeve Which That is Demonstratif

Author / Editor
East, W. G.

Title
By Preeve Which That is Demonstratif

Published
Chaucer Review 12 (1977): 78-82.

Description
Contrary to Kittredge's view that FrT and SumT are "merely comic interludes" in the marriage group, the Prologues and Tales of the Wife, Friar, and Summoner share a common concern, the debate on "experience" vs. "auctoritee." In questions of marriage or theology, "experience" prevails.

Chaucer Subjects
Friar and His Tale.
Summoner and His Tale.