'I Wol Yow Seyn the Lyf of Seint Edward': Evidence for Consistency in the Character of Chaucer's Monk
- Author / Editor
- Marzec, Marcia Smith.
'I Wol Yow Seyn the Lyf of Seint Edward': Evidence for Consistency in the Character of Chaucer's Monk
- Published
- Geardagum 15 (1994): 85-95.
- Description
- To show that love for hunting does not preclude piety, the worldly Monk of GP invokes Edward the Confessor, who was often portrayed as a celibate Christian as well as a passionate hunter. Because of Edward's dual interests, the Monk's pursuit of venery might be viewed more favorably.
- Chaucer Subjects
- Monk and His Tale.